apologeet

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌaː.poː.loːˈɣeːt/

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• Hyphenation: apo‧lo‧geet
• Rhymes: -eːt

Noun

apologeet m (plural apologeten)

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

Usage notes

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

Related terms

• apologetiek
• apologetisch