Definitions
- Referring to a person who supports the use of religious icons in worship. - Talking about someone who believes that icons are essential for expressing and experiencing faith. - Describing a person who defends the use of icons against those who oppose them.
- Referring to a person who loves or admires religious icons. - Talking about someone who appreciates the beauty and significance of icons in religious art. - Describing a person who supports the use of icons in worship and defends their importance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who support the use of religious icons.
- 2Both words emphasize the importance of icons in religious worship.
- 3Both words are derived from Greek roots, with 'icon' meaning image and 'phile' or 'doule' meaning love or servant.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Iconodule emphasizes the defense of icons against opposition, while iconophile focuses on appreciation and admiration of icons.
- 2Usage: Iconodule is less commonly used than iconophile in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Iconodule can have a more defensive or confrontational connotation, while iconophile is more positive and appreciative.
- 4History: Iconodule was used more frequently during the Byzantine era, while iconophile has been used more widely in modern times.
Remember this!
Iconodule and iconophile are synonyms that both refer to people who support the use of religious icons in worship. While they share similarities in emphasizing the importance of icons, they differ in their etymology, focus, usage, connotation, and historical context.
