different between iconoclastic vs iconoclast

English

Etymology

iconoclast +? -ic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æst?k

Adjective

iconoclastic (comparative more iconoclastic, superlative most iconoclastic)

1. Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.

Antonyms

• iconodulic

Related terms

• iconoclasm
• iconoclast

Translations

See also

• aniconic

References

• iconoclastic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• iconoclastic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French iconoclaste, from Byzantine Greek ????????????? (eikonoklást?s, literally “image breaker”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a??k?n?klæst/

Noun

iconoclast (plural iconoclasts)

1. (historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.

   Antonym: iconodule
2. One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
   • 2010 The Handbook of Texas Online, William Cowper Brann, Texas State Historical Association, Austin [1]:

     In February 1895 he [William Cowper Brann, 1855-1898 ] revived publication of the Iconoclast. This time it was successful and eventually attained a circulation of 100,000. Brann took obvious relish in directing his stinging attacks upon institutions and persons he considered to be hypocritical or overly sanctimonious.

3. (by extension) One who attacks cherished beliefs.

Related terms

Translations

See also

• antichrist
• rebel
• radical
• dissenter
• contrarian

Romanian

Etymology

From French iconoclaste.

Noun

iconoclast m (plural iconocla?ti, feminine equivalent iconoclast?)

1. iconoclast

Declension