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Definition iconoclasm in American English

iconoclasm noun

noun
1

the conviction that religious images, especially of God, are idols and should be removed or destroyed

Example

The man promoted iconoclasm, urging the destruction of sacred artwork.

Example

1960s cultural iconoclasm

Definition iconoclasm in American English