apologeet
Appearance
Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]First attested in the late 18th century. Probably borrowed from German Apologet.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]apologeet m (plural apologeten)
- apologist (public defender of a viewpoint, in particular a religious viewpoint)
Usage notes
[edit]Apologeet may suggest an uncritical approach, but the Dutch term generally lacks the pejorative connotations of English apologist.