noun
- formal written defenses or justifications of one’s opinions, positions, or conduct
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The philosopher wrote several apologias defending his controversial theories.
- Her collection of apologias explained her political decisions during the crisis.
- The author’s apologias for his earlier works appeared in the revised edition.
- Academic apologias often respond to scholarly criticism.
- The politician’s apologias failed to convince the public of his innocence.
- These apologias represent the writer’s attempt to clarify his position.