apologism

== English == === Etymology === From apology +‎ -ism. === Noun === apologism (plural apologisms) A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone. Synonyms: apologia, apology ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Apologism”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC.