apologism
apologism · apologisms
A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someoneA defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.
Meaning
1 sensesA defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.
Origin
From apology + -ism.From apology + -ism.
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Forms
plural: apologisms| Singular | apologism |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsSee also
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