Apologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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apologist
[ ษหpษlษdสษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น apologista
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฟเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Apologet
๐ฎ๐ฉ apologis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฟะพะปะพะณะตั
๐ต๐ฑ apologeta
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ญท่
๐ซ๐ท apologiste
๐ช๐ธ apologista
๐น๐ท apologet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ๋ก ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ apologeta
๐ธ๐ฐ apologeta
๐จ๐ณ ่พฉๆค่
๐ธ๐ฎ apologet
๐ฎ๐ธ afgรถngumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฟะพะปะพะณะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ apoloqet
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 fieldsโsuch as politics, culture, or social issuesโsignifying 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.
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