iconoclastic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who attacks and destroys religious images or beliefs.

• adjective

  Acting in opposition to established beliefs or practices, especially religious or artistic.

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Antonyms

iconodulic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with iconoclastic
astonishing , astonishing , banishing , clashing , flashing , glancing , hashing , lashing , smashing

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Variants

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iconoclast , iconoclastic , iconoclastically , iconoclasts

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Forms

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iconoclasts, iconoclasticism, iconoclastically, iconoclasticity

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Etymology

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From Greek eikon- (image) + klas- (break), iconoclast.

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Trivia

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1. Iconoclasm was a major issue during the Byzantine Empire in the 8th century.

2. The Protestant Reformation in the 16th century saw widespread iconoclasm as Protestants destroyed Catholic images.

3. Iconoclasm is still practiced today in some extreme forms of religious fundamentalism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iconolatry: The reverence or worship of images, especially religious images.

2. Religious reform: The process of modifying or improving a religion from within, often in response to changing social or cultural conditions.

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Culture

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Iconoclasm is a cultural and religious phenomenon that involves the deliberate destruction of religious or cultural symbols. It has been practiced throughout history for various reasons, including religious reform, political power, and social change. Iconoclastic movements have often been associated with periods of great cultural upheaval and transformation.

How to Memorize "iconoclastic"

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   - Imagine a person breaking or destroying religious statues or images.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of challenging established beliefs or practices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word with the image of a 'clash' or 'break' of beliefs or practices.

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