Word of the Day - August 29, 2025

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APOLOGIA

• a defense especially of ones opinions, position, or actions.
• a formal justification or defense [n APOLOGIAE, APOLOGIAS]
• a written defence [n APOLOGIAS or APOLOGIAE]
• apology, as in defense or justification of a belief, idea, etc.
• The opinion piece reads like an apologia for the industrys reckless behavior.
• work written as an explanation or justification of one's motives, convictions, or acts