iconoclast
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪˈkɑnəˌkɫæst/

Definition & Meaning of "iconoclast"in English

Iconoclast
01

a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
iconoclasts
Examples
The philosopher was an iconoclast, questioning every moral assumption of his time.
02

a person who opposes the veneration of religious icons, especially one who physically destroys sacred images during periods of religious reform or conflict

Examples
The Byzantine iconoclasts shattered mosaics and paintings in churches.
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