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Definition of "apologetics" []

  • The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines. (noun)
  • Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "apologetics" in a sentence
  • "Apologetics apologetics comes from the Greek word for defense"
  • "Some Christian organizations involved in apologetics and countercult work describe themselves as discernment ministries."
  • "It appears that those interested in apologetics are forced to allege Hitler privately hated Christianity in spite of his public pronouncements."