apologia
ap·o·lo·gia
noun \ˌa-pə-ˈlō-j(ē-)ə\Definition of APOLOGIA
: a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions <the finest apologia or explanation of what drives a man to devote his life to pure mathematics — British Book News>
Origin of APOLOGIA
Late Latin
First Known Use: 1784
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