apologist

[US]/ə'pɒlədʒɪst/
[UK]/əˈpɑlədʒɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. defender; advocate; proponent

Example Sentences

an enthusiastic apologist for fascism in the 1920s.

an unblushing apologist for fascism;

a shameless imposter; an unblushing apologist for fascism.

He has been cast in the role of chief apologist for the government.

He is an apologist for the government's policies.

She is an apologist for the controversial decision.

The CEO acted as an apologist for the company's mistakes.

He always plays the role of an apologist for his friend's actions.

She is known as an apologist for the environmental movement.

The lawyer served as an apologist for the defendant in court.

The professor is an apologist for the theory of evolution.

The journalist often acts as an apologist for the current administration.

She became an apologist for the company's unethical practices.

He is seen as an apologist for the controversial artist.

Real-world Examples

Ms Jeon is no apologist for the regime.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

In addition to all his qualities, this certified doctor was an apologist for alternative medicine.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

Jair Bolsonaro, a former army captain and apologist for military rule, took office as Brazil's president.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In every case, the business school acts as an apologist, selling ideology as if it were science.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

Players very upset about the fact that Robert Sala is the Zach Wilson apologist in the room.

Source: Fantasy Football Player

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