Iconoclast: meaning, definitions and examples

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iconoclast

 

[ หˆaษชkษ™nษ™หŒklรฆst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

A person who attacks or criticizes traditional or popular beliefs, practices, or institutions.

Synonyms

dissenter, heretic, nonconformist, rebel

Examples of usage

  • The renowned artist was known as an iconoclast for his controversial paintings.
  • The iconoclast's work challenged societal norms and traditions.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person who opposes established political or social norms.

Synonyms

agitator, maverick, radical, revolutionary

Examples of usage

  • The politician was labeled an iconoclast for his unconventional policies.
  • The iconoclast's views on government reform stirred up controversy.

Translations

Translations of the word "iconoclast" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iconoclasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคคเคฟ เคญเค‚เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikonoklas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบะพะฝะพะฑะพั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ikonoklasta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅถๅƒ็ ดๅฃŠ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท iconoclaste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iconoclasta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ƒ ํŒŒ๊ดด์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญูŽุทูู‘ู… ุงู„ุฃูŽูŠู’ู‚ูˆู†ูŽุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅๅถๅƒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myndbrjรณtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะบะพะฝะพะฑะพั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikonoklast

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iconoclasta

Word origin

The term 'iconoclast' originated from the Greek word 'eikonoklastes', which means 'image destroyer'. It was first used in the Byzantine Empire to describe those who opposed the use of religious images. Over time, the term evolved to refer to anyone who challenges established beliefs or practices. The concept of iconoclasm has been present throughout history, with individuals and movements challenging societal norms and traditions.

See also: icon, iconic, iconography, iconolatry, icons, laconicism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,982 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.