Definitions for iconoclasmaɪˈkɒn əˌklæz əm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

i•con•o•clasmaɪˈkɒn əˌklæz əm(n.)

  1. the action, beliefs, or spirit of iconoclasts.

Origin of iconoclasm:

1790–1800

Princeton's WordNet

  1. iconoclasm(noun)

    the orientation of an iconoclast

Wiktionary

  1. iconoclasm(Noun)

    The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

  2. Origin: From iconoclast.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Iconoclasm(noun)

    the doctrine or practice of the iconoclasts; image breaking


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