apologism

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noun

A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.

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apologiaapology
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Meanings

nounapologism (plural apologisms)

plural apologisms

  1. A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.

    Synonyms: apologia, apology

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.

Similar
apologiaapology
Also see
apologia

Origin

From apology + -ism.

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APA

apologism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apologism

MLA

“apologism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apologism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “apologism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apologism.

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