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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the late 18th century. Probably borrowed from German Apologet.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌaː.poː.loːˈɣeːt/
- Hyphenation: apo‧lo‧geet
- Rhymes: -eːt
Noun
apologeet m (plural apologeten)
- apologist (public defender of a viewpoint, in particular a religious viewpoint)
Usage notes
Apologeet may suggest an uncritical approach, but the Dutch term generally lacks the pejorative connotations of English apologist.