apologeet
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested in the late 18th century. Probably borrowed from German Apologet.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
apologeet m (plural apologeten)
- apologist (public defender of a viewpoint, in particular a religious viewpoint)
Usage notes[edit]
Apologeet may suggest an uncritical approach, but the Dutch term generally lacks the pejorative connotations of English apologist.