APOLOGETICS
A*pol`o*get"ics, n.
Defn: That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.
APOLOGIST
A*pol"o*gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. apologiste.]
Defn: One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who argues in defense of Christianity.
APOLOGIZE
A*pol"o*gize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Apologized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Apologizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. apologiser.]
1. To make an apology or defense. Dr. H. More.
2. To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends; — with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering my letter. To apologize for his insolent language. Froude.
APOLOGIZE
A*pol"o*gize, v. t.
Defn: To defend. [Obs.]
The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie. Dr. G. Benson.
APOLOGIZER
A*pol"o*gi`zer, n.