Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested in the late 18th century. Probably borrowed from German Apologet.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌaː.poː.loːˈɣeːt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: apo‧lo‧geet
  • Rhymes: -eːt

Noun

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apologeet m (plural apologeten)

  1. apologist (public defender of a viewpoint, in particular a religious viewpoint)

Usage notes

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Apologeet may suggest an uncritical approach, but the Dutch term generally lacks the pejorative connotations of English apologist.

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