Apologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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apologist

 

[ ษ™หˆpษ’lษ™dส’ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

defense of

An apologist is a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial. This term is often used in theological contexts, where it refers to someone who defends a particular religious doctrine or belief against criticism.

Synonyms

advocate, defender, proponent, supporter

Examples of usage

  • The apologist presented a compelling argument for the doctrine.
  • Many apologists have written extensively on the subject.
  • As an apologist for the movement, she faced significant backlash.

Translations

Translations of the word "apologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apologista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apologet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apologis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะพะปะพะณะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apologeta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“่ญท่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apologiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apologista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apologet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€๋ก ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apologeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apologeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พฉๆŠค่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apologet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afgรถngumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะพะปะพะณะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apoloqet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apologista

Etymology

The term 'apologist' originates from the Greek word 'apologia', which means 'a speech in defense'. Initially, it referred to a formal defense of one's beliefs or actions, particularly in legal contexts. Over time, it evolved to encompass any person who defends a particular ideology or philosophy. The use of 'apologist' in religious contexts became more pronounced during the early centuries of Christianity, where early Christians were required to defend their faith against pagan philosophies and accusations. Today, the term can apply to various fieldsโ€”such as politics, culture, or social issuesโ€”signifying individuals who stand up for their beliefs or positions, regardless of whether those beliefs are widely accepted or heavily criticized.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,298, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.