"apologism" meaning in All languages combined

See apologism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: apologisms [plural]
Etymology: From apology + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|apology|ism}} apology + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun}} apologism (plural apologisms)
  1. A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone. Related terms: apologia, apologist
    Sense id: en-apologism-en-noun-2rS3yvan Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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