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Apologist (noun) means someone who says sorry for something.

noun
1
Someone who says sorry for something.
2
A person who speaks or writes to defend a religion, cause or organisation.
3
Another word for someone who apologises.
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Etymology

Formed from apology and -ist, from French apologiste.

justifier vindicator

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What is the meaning of apologist?
"apologist" (noun) means someone who says sorry for something.
What is another word for apologist?
Other words for "apologist" include justifier, vindicator.
What are the different meanings of apologist?
"apologist" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who says sorry for something; 2. A person who speaks or writes to defend a religion, cause or organisation; 3. Another word for someone who apologises.

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