noun
apologist
uh-PAH-luh-jist/əˈpɑːlədʒɪst/
A person who argues in defense of a controversial belief, institution, or action.
The historian criticizes an apologist who excuses the ruler's violence.
Etymology
An apologiste was a defender, especially of Christianity. The word retains the older defensive meaning associated with apology: an apologist argues a case rather than necessarily expressing regret.
In context
I'm an apologist for for apologists in general because apologist means to defend what you believe in with justifications
More examples
- She became an outspoken apologist for the controversial policy.
- The debate brought together critics and apologists.
- An apologist must answer the strongest objections to the position.
Forms
apologist · apologists
Similar words
- advocate
- Supports a cause without necessarily defending it from criticism.
- defender
- A broader term that can include physical or legal protection.