apologism

English edit

Etymology edit

apology +‎ -ism

Noun edit

apologism (plural apologisms)

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

Related terms edit

Translations edit

apology — see apology

References edit

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

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