iconoclasm
|i-con-o-clasm|
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/aɪˈkɑːnəˌklæzəm/
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/aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm/
rejection of established beliefs
Etymology
'iconoclasm' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'eikonoklasmos,' where 'eikon' meant 'image' and 'klasmos' meant 'breaking.'
'eikonoklasmos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'iconoclasmus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'iconoclasm.'
Initially, it meant 'breaking of images,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'rejection of established beliefs or institutions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices.
The rise of iconoclasm in the 8th century led to the destruction of many religious images.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42