apologia

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ap·o·lo·gia ˌa-pə-ˈlō-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce apologia (audio)

: a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

the finest apologia or explanation of what drives a man to devote his life to pure mathematics

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As you might expect, apologia is a close relative of apology. Both words derive from Late Latin; apologia came to English as a direct borrowing while apology traveled through Middle French. The Latin apologia derives from a combination of the Greek prefix apo-, meaning "away from," and the word logia, from Greek lógos, meaning "speech." In their earliest English uses, apologia and apology meant basically the same thing: a formal defense or justification of one's actions or opinions. Nowadays, however, the two are distinct. The modern apology generally involves an admission of wrongdoing and an expression of regret for past actions, while an apologia typically focuses on explaining, justifying, or making clear the grounds for some course of action, belief, or position.

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Recent Examples on the Web The rest of the campaign was a long apologia for Mr. Biden’s strategy of limiting his public exposure by campaigning in his Delaware basement.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 19 June 2022 Unilever seemed prepared for the backlash, adding a scoop of apologia to its statement.

Emily Heil, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Unilever seemed prepared for the backlash, adding a scoop of apologia to its statement.

Emily Heil, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Barr offers an extended apologia that tries to square his position on putting people to death with his religious faith.

New York Times, 27 Feb. 2022 No such apologia can be made for Baudelaire, who was nonetheless the greatest poet-critic of his time and who will remain a titan for as long as there is literature.

Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 23 Mar. 2022 So is his apologia for the insurrectionists since then.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Demonstrators disrupted the campus, calling his theory an apologia for the status quo.

Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2021 Demonstrators disrupted the campus, calling his theory an apologia for the status quo.

Patricia Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Dec. 2021 See More

apologia

noun

as in apology

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apology
justification
excuse
defense
alibi
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explanation
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rationalization
reason
account
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pretense
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Some common synonyms of apologia are alibi, apology, excuse, plea, and pretext. While all these words mean "matter offered in explanation or defense," apologia implies not admission of guilt or regret but a desire to make clear the grounds for some course, belief, or position.

his speech was an apologia for his foreign policy

The meanings of alibi and apologia largely overlap; however, alibi implies a desire to shift blame or evade punishment and imputes mere plausibility to the explanation.

his alibi failed to stand scrutiny

Although the words apology and apologia have much in common, apology usually applies to an expression of regret for a mistake or wrong with implied admission of guilt or fault and with or without reference to mitigating or extenuating circumstances.

said by way of apology that he would have met them if he could

The words excuse and apologia are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, excuse implies an intent to avoid or remove blame or censure.

used illness as an excuse for missing the meeting

The synonyms plea and apologia are sometimes interchangeable, but plea stresses argument or appeal for understanding or sympathy or mercy.

her usual plea that she was nearsighted

In some situations, the words pretext and apologia are roughly equivalent. However, pretext suggests subterfuge and the offering of false reasons or motives in excuse or explanation.

used any pretext to get out of work

单词	apologia
释义	apologia noun ap·o·lo·gia ˌa-pə-ˈlō-j(ē-)ə : a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions the finest apologia or explanation of what drives a man to devote his life to pure mathematics British Book News Did you know? As you might expect, apologia is a close relative of apology. Both words derive from Late Latin; apologia came to English as a direct borrowing while apology traveled through Middle French. The Latin apologia derives from a combination of the Greek prefix apo-, meaning "away from," and the word logia, from Greek lógos, meaning "speech." In their earliest English uses, apologia and apology meant basically the same thing: a formal defense or justification of one's actions or opinions. Nowadays, however, the two are distinct. The modern apology generally involves an admission of wrongdoing and an expression of regret for past actions, while an apologia typically focuses on explaining, justifying, or making clear the grounds for some course of action, belief, or position. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The rest of the campaign was a long apologia for Mr. Biden’s strategy of limiting his public exposure by campaigning in his Delaware basement. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 19 June 2022 Unilever seemed prepared for the backlash, adding a scoop of apologia to its statement. Emily Heil, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Unilever seemed prepared for the backlash, adding a scoop of apologia to its statement. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Barr offers an extended apologia that tries to square his position on putting people to death with his religious faith. New York Times, 27 Feb. 2022 No such apologia can be made for Baudelaire, who was nonetheless the greatest poet-critic of his time and who will remain a titan for as long as there is literature. Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 23 Mar. 2022 So is his apologia for the insurrectionists since then. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Demonstrators disrupted the campus, calling his theory an apologia for the status quo. Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2021 Demonstrators disrupted the campus, calling his theory an apologia for the status quo. Patricia Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Late Latin — more at apology First Known Use 1784, in the meaning defined above apologia noun as in apology Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance apology justification excuse defense alibi vindication explanation argument rationale accounting plea case appeal rationalization reason account pretext pretense guise pretence Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of apologia are alibi, apology, excuse, plea, and pretext. While all these words mean "matter offered in explanation or defense," apologia implies not admission of guilt or regret but a desire to make clear the grounds for some course, belief, or position. his speech was an apologia for his foreign policy The meanings of alibi and apologia largely overlap; however, alibi implies a desire to shift blame or evade punishment and imputes mere plausibility to the explanation. his alibi failed to stand scrutiny Although the words apology and apologia have much in common, apology usually applies to an expression of regret for a mistake or wrong with implied admission of guilt or fault and with or without reference to mitigating or extenuating circumstances. said by way of apology that he would have met them if he could The words excuse and apologia are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, excuse implies an intent to avoid or remove blame or censure. used illness as an excuse for missing the meeting The synonyms plea and apologia are sometimes interchangeable, but plea stresses argument or appeal for understanding or sympathy or mercy. her usual plea that she was nearsighted In some situations, the words pretext and apologia are roughly equivalent. However, pretext suggests subterfuge and the offering of false reasons or motives in excuse or explanation. used any pretext to get out of work
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apologia

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