Etymology · Ancient Greek
ἀπολογία
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἀπολογία, most common first.
- apologyAn expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
- apologeticsA systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrine.
- apologiaA written defense of a position or belief.