apologia

Plural: apologiae, apologias

Noun

A formal defense of one's opinions or conduct.
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
A written defense of a position or belief.

Examples

He offered a lengthy apologia for taking 10 minutes to make his move.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀπολογία (apología, “speech in defense of a position”). Doublet of apology.

Synonyms

apology, apologism

Scrabble Score: 11

apologia: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
apologia: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apologia: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

apologia: valid Words With Friends Word