English word apologist comes from English -ist, English apology
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ist | English (eng) | Added to words to form nouns denoting:. A person who holds bigoted, partial views.. A person who uses a technological device of some kind. ;a person with a particular creative or academic role. ;one who has a certain political tendency. ;one who owns or manages something. ;one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;. |
| apology | English (eng) | A formal justification, defence.. An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).. Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift. |
| apologist | English (eng) | One who makes an apology.. One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution. |