Apologist - English meaning

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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He was an untiring advocate of economic reform

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

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Voters supported candidates who advocated an assembly

verb

To speak in support of an idea or course of action

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[ t ] some people advocate teaching to the test., [ i ] the organization advocates for human rights…

noun

Each of the twelve chief disciples of jesus christ.

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This is evident in the lives of the prophets, john the baptist, the apostles and the lord jesus chr…

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Any of the twelve men whom jesus christ chose to teach other people about christianity, or someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement

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A person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.

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He was the principal backer of the company

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A person who works in an organized and active way towards a goal.

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Human rights campaigners are furious at the decision

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A person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition.

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A champion hurdler

verb

Vigorously support or defend the cause of.

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He championed the rights of the working class and the poor

adjective

Excellent.

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‘thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘that's champion.’

noun

A person who defends someone or something.

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A determined defender of british interests

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A person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized

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She is a defender of women’s rights., murray dribbled past a defender and fired the ball right into…

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A person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject.

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A sports car enthusiast

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Someone who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity

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A computer-games enthusiast

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A person who supports an idea or theory and tries to persuade people of its truth or benefits.

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An early exponent of the teachings of thomas aquinas

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Someone who supports an idea, plan, or position

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He was the leading exponent of the behavioral approach to psychology.

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A person who supports an idea or belief

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An exponent of sth adam smith was an exponent of free trade., an exponent of sth he is one of japan…

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A person or company that finances or organizes a sporting event, concert, or theatrical production.

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A boxing promoter

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A person or company that organizes or finances a sports event or a performance, esp. of musical entertainment

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A person, organization, or government that tries to encourage something to happen or develop

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The country is now a leading promoter of regional trade., he was a promoter of education and the ar…

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A person who disseminates propaganda.

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A highly persuasive political propagandist

adjective

Consisting of or spreading propaganda.

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Propagandist films

noun

Someone who creates or spreads propaganda

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Communist/nazi/republican/right-wing propagandists, the papers were full of the most blatant propag…

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A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

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A strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies

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A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause

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Long a proponent of government health insurance, he pointed out that millions of americans have no …

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A person who speaks.

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Language communication involves the interrelation between speaker and hearer

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A piece of electrical equipment through which recorded or broadcast sound can be heard

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We bought new speakers for our stereo system., a french/chinese speaker, there will be three speake…

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A person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual.

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A spokesman for greenpeace

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A spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative).

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A spokesperson for the scottish office

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A person who makes official, public statements for a group or organization

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A government spokesperson

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Someone who is chosen or employed by a person or organization to speak officially to the public for them

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A company spokesperson said that customers would get their money by the end of this week., a spokes…

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A woman who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual.

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A spokeswoman for the agency said it would not be investigating the case

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A female spokesperson

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A woman who acts as a spokesperson

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A spokeswoman blamed the confusion on miscommunication between the company and its customers.

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A person who approves of and encourages a public figure, political party, policy, etc.

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Labour supporters

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A person who actively helps someone

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Supporters of the bill expect it to pass., he is a strong supporter of states’ rights.

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A person or organization that upholds (= defends) a law, a principle, or a decision that has been made

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She joined the police force and became an upholder of law and order., many of these men are regarde…