Iconoclasm
[ai'kɒnәklæzm]
Definition
(n.) The doctrine or practice of the iconoclasts; image breaking.
Editor: Philip
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Image-breaking.
Checker: Raffles
Definition
n. act of breaking images.—n. Icon′oclast a breaker of images one opposed to idol-worship esp. those at the commencement in the Eastern Church who from the 8th century downwards opposed the use of sacred images or at least the paying of religious honour to such: any hot antagonist of the beliefs of others.—adj. Iconoclast′ic pertaining to iconoclasm.
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Examples
- Now since he stands generally some twenty years behind the pioneer and about six months ahead of the majority, we may rest assured that this much-needed iconoclasm is in process of achievement. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- I have tried again and again to point out the iconoclasm that is constantly necessary to avoid the distraction that comes of idolizing our own methods of thought. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
Editor: Ricky