An apologia is a statement in which you defend something that you strongly believe in, for example a way of life, a person's behaviour, or a philosophy.
[formal]
The left have seen the work as an apologia for privilege and property.
Synonyms: defence, case, argument, explanation More Synonyms of apologia
apologia in British English
(ˌæpəˈləʊdʒɪə)
noun
a formal written defence of a cause or one's beliefs or conduct
apologia in American English
(ˌæpəˈloʊdʒiə)
noun
an apology or formal defense of an idea, religion, etc., esp. such a defense of one's own beliefs or conduct
Word origin
LL(Ec)
Examples of 'apologia' in a sentence
apologia
(The true espresso, I submit, is modern Italy's gift to the world -- their great and most eloquent apologia.
Edward Docx THE CALLIGRAPHER (2003)
`It's something many people do, as if their...' I didn't want him to digress on to an apologia for Florence's behaviour.
Harris, Elizabeth TIME OF THE WOLF (2003)
He'd finished his apologia and seemed to be waiting for me to comment.
Harris, Elizabeth TIME OF THE WOLF (2003)
"Squill waved an imperious hand and revisited an apologia designed for budget-request meetings.
Jack Kerley THE HUNDREDTH MAN (2003)
(noun)
Definition
a formal written defence of a cause
He was afraid his work might be seen as an apologia for tyranny.
Synonyms
defence
a spirited defence of the government's economic progress
case
Jefferson presented the case for independence in a vivid and convincing manner.
argument
There's a strong argument for lowering the price.
explanation
The president has given no explanation for his behaviour.
plea
Evidence is being invoked in support of pleas of diminished responsibility.
apology
We received a letter of apology.
justification
I knew there was no justification for what I was doing.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of apology
Definition
an expression of regret for some wrongdoing
We received a letter of apology.
Synonyms
regret,
explanation,
excuse,
confession,
extenuation
in the sense of argument
Definition
a point presented to support or oppose a proposition
There's a strong argument for lowering the price.
Synonyms
reason,
case,
reasoning,
ground(s),
defence,
excuse,
logic,
justification,
rationale,
polemic,
dialectic,
line of reasoning,
argumentation
in the sense of case
Definition
the evidence offered in court to support a claim
Jefferson presented the case for independence in a vivid and convincing manner.