Word meaning
iconoclast
noun · eye-KON-uh-klast
What does iconoclast mean?
Iconoclast means a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.
Iconoclast in a sentence
“The young chef was an iconoclast who ignored every classic rule.”
Synonyms for iconoclast
- rebel
- maverick
- dissenter
Where does iconoclast come from?
From Greek eikōn, "image," and klastēs, "breaker."
How to remember iconoclast
- Say it out loud a few times: eye-KON-uh-klast.
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