iconoclasm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.
A challenge to a widely held belief, tradition or cherished institution.

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iconoclasm iconoclasms

From iconoclast.

iconomachy idoloclasm

iconodulism iconoduly iconoplasm

iconoclast iconoclastic iconoclastically iconoclasticism iconophobia aniconism

chromoclasm

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