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.

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