Definition: The term "apologist" comes from Greek, meaning someone who excuses or explains sin or wrongdoings through human reason, often as part of a moral debate. It means one who uses rational thinking to explain away moral wrongdoing. This can take many formsβproving that a behavior is morally acceptable based on logic (for example, an apologist may say it's not wrong because it follows the dictates of good morals), or by pointing out that someone's actions were motivated by a desire for revenge or malice against another person. Definition in English: An apologist is someone who uses rational thought to excuse or explain behavior as being morally acceptable, often through logical reasoning rather than moral judgment.