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Iconoclast Definition & Meaning

iconoclast
noun
  1. a destroyer of images used in religious worship
  2. someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions

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Frequently asked questions

What does iconoclast mean?
a destroyer of images used in religious worship someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions
What part of speech is iconoclast?
Iconoclast is a noun.
How many definitions does iconoclast have?
Iconoclast has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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