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iconoclast

[ahy-kon-uh-klast]

iconoclast Definition

  • 1a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
  • 2a destroyer of religious images used in worship, in particular

Using iconoclast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "iconoclast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was an iconoclast who challenged the traditional ways of thinking.

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    The artist was accused of being an iconoclast for his controversial paintings.

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    The iconoclasts destroyed many religious images during the Reformation.

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    She was considered an iconoclast for her unconventional approach to fashion design.

iconoclast Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for iconoclast

Antonyms for iconoclast

Phrases with iconoclast

  • a person who challenges established political beliefs or institutions

    Example

    He was a political iconoclast who advocated for radical changes in the government.

  • a person who challenges established cultural norms or traditions

    Example

    The author was a cultural iconoclast who wrote books that challenged societal expectations.

  • a person who challenges established religious beliefs or practices

    Example

    The preacher was a religious iconoclast who questioned the teachings of the church.

Origins of iconoclast

from Late Greek 'eikonoklastes', from 'eikono-' meaning 'image' + '-klastes' meaning 'breaker'

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Summary: iconoclast in Brief

An 'iconoclast' [ahy-kon-uh-klast] is a person who challenges established beliefs or institutions. It can refer to someone who breaks religious images used in worship or someone who challenges political, cultural, or religious norms. Examples include 'He was an iconoclast who challenged the traditional ways of thinking' and 'The iconoclasts destroyed many religious images during the Reformation.' Synonyms include 'dissenter,' 'heretic,' and 'nonconformist.'