a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution; "an apologist for capital punishment"
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution; "an apologist for capital punishment
An apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defence of a belief, a cause, or a person's life. `I am no apologist for Hitler,' observed Pyat. someone who tries to explain and defend an idea, person, or political system apologist for. Any of the Christian writers, primarily in the 2nd century, who attempted to provide a defense of Christianity against Greco-Roman culture. Many of their writings were addressed to Roman emperors and were submitted to government secretaries in order to defend Christian beliefs and practices. The Apologists tried to prove the antiquity of Christianity as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and they argued that the worshipers of the mythological gods were truly godless. They also insisted on the philosophical nature of their faith and its high ethical standards. Greek Apologists include Justin Martyr and Clement of Alexandria. Latin Apologists of the 2nd century include Tertullian. See also apologetics
One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who argues in defense of Christianity
{i} theologian who speaks in defense of Christianity; person who argues in favor of something