WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Iconoclast

Definition:

An iconoclast is a person who challenges or rejects established traditions, beliefs, or societal norms.

Senses:

1. Noun: An individual who breaks from religious or cultural traditions, especially by opposing the veneration of religious icons.
2. Noun: A person who challenges or defies conventional opinions and principles.
3. Adjective: Characterizing a person or their behavior as challenging or deviating from accepted norms.

Examples:

1. Noun - Religious Context: The iconoclasts condemned the worship of religious statues and paintings as a form of idolatry.
2. Noun - General Context: He was known as an iconoclast because of his groundbreaking theories on psychedelics.
3. Adjective: Her iconoclast approach to fashion always turned heads at high-profile events.

Related Products:

• Iconoclast Books
• Iconoclast Philosophy
• Iconoclast Rebellion