apology

English

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
  • A formal justification, defence.
  • Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

Etymology

Borrowed from French apologie (apology) derived from Latin apologia (apology) derived from Ancient Greek ἀπολογία (a speech in defence, a speech made in defense of something, a speech in defense, speech in defense of a position).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀπολογία

Gloss

a speech in defence, a speech made in defense of something, a speech in defense, speech in defense of a position

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