Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apologist
noun
/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/
Definition
A person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial.
Examples
- The apologist defended the organization’s actions during the crisis.
- As an apologist for the new policy, she wrote several articles explaining its benefits.
- The political apologist faced backlash for supporting controversial measures.
Meaning
An apologist is someone who defends a particular belief, theory, or policy, often when it faces criticism or is deemed controversial.
Synonyms
- defender
- advocate
- supporter
- champion
- proponent
