apologism

English

Etymology

From apology +‎ -ism.

Noun

apologism (plural apologisms)

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

   Synonyms: apologia, apology

Related terms

• apologeticism
• apologetics
• apologist
• apologize

 

Translations

apology — see apology

References

• Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.