noun
apologetics
Apologetics (noun) means Reasoned arguments put forward to defend a belief, idea, or set of principles.
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1
Reasoned arguments put forward to defend a belief, idea, or set of principles.
2
(theology) The branch of study that argues in defence of the Christian faith.
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Etymology
Comes from Late Latin apologia, from Ancient Greek ἀπολογία (apología, 'a speech in defense'), from ἀπολογοῦμαι (apologoûmai, 'I speak in one's defense'), from ἀπόλογος (apólogos, 'an account, story'), from ἀπό (apó, 'from, off') (compare apo-), combined with λόγος (lógos, 'speech') and -ics.
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What is the meaning of apologetics?
"apologetics" (noun) means reasoned arguments put forward to defend a belief, idea, or set of principles.
What are the different meanings of apologetics?
"apologetics" has 2 main meanings: 1. Reasoned arguments put forward to defend a belief, idea, or set of principles; 2. (theology) The branch of study that argues in defence of the Christian faith.
