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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

apologetics

/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does apologetics mean?

noun

The branch of theology concerned with the defense of Christian doctrine, or the systematic presentation of the principles of a particular doctrine or theory.

Example

"The professor's apologetics course explored the historical context of early Christian writings."

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