1. people who defend or justify a particular belief, policy, or institution
Usage: plural of apologist

Examples

• The apologists for the new policy argued it would benefit everyone.
• Religious apologists often debate with skeptics about matters of faith.
• Corporate apologists defended the company’s controversial decision.
• Historical apologists tried to justify the leader’s actions.
• The apologists presented evidence to support their position.
• Critics accused the apologists of ignoring obvious flaws.
• Academic apologists wrote extensively about the theory’s merits.