Definition

A person who defends or supports a particular idea, belief, or policy, often by arguing in its favor.

Example

The apologist wrote a detailed article defending the controversial policy.

Conversation

Did you hear her speech on the new policy changes?

Yeah, I thought she made some good points as an apologist for the administration.

Exactly! It’s interesting how she defended those controversial decisions.

Right, it takes courage to be an apologist in such a heated debate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apologist → It is formed from "apo-" (meaning away from) and "logia" (from Greek "logos", meaning word or reason). An apologist is someone who speaks in defense of a belief or doctrine, thus 'speaking away from' criticism.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who speaks 'in defense' ('logia') of a belief, 'away from' ('apo-') criticism — that's what an apologist does.

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