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apologia - 2 dictionary results

ap⋅o⋅lo⋅gi⋅a

[ap-uh-loh-jee-uh]
–noun
1. an apology, as in defense or justification of a belief, idea, etc.
2. Literature. a work written as an explanation or justification of one's motives, convictions, or acts.

Origin:
1775–85; < LL < Gk: a speaking in defense. See apo-, log-, -ia
ap·o·lo·gi·a   (āp'ə-lō'jē-ə, -jə)   
n.  A formal defense or justification. See Synonyms at apology.

[Latin, apology; see apology.]
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