apologetics
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/ əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity.
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Origin of apologetics
First recorded in 1725–35; see origin at apologetic, -ics
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British Dictionary definitions for apologetics
apologetics
/ (əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪks) /
noun (functioning as singular)
the branch of theology concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity
a defensive method of argument
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