απολογία

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀπολογία (apología), equivalent to απο- (apo-, from) + λόγος (lógos, speech) + -ία (-ía).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.pɔ.lɔ.ˈʝi.a/
  • Hyphenation: α‧πο‧λο‧γί‧α

Noun

απολογία (apología) f (plural απολογίες)

  1. (law) defence, justification, plea (excuse which provides support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence)
    Το δικαστήριο άκουσε την απολογία του κατηγορουμένου.To dikastírio ákouse tin apología tou katigorouménou.The court heard the defendant's plea.
  2. (literary, religion) apologia

Declension

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