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Iconoclasm

Definition:

Iconoclasm refers to the rejection or destruction of religious images, symbols, or monuments, often motivated by religious, political, or cultural reasons.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: The act or doctrine of attacking or overthrowing established religious or cultural beliefs, traditions, or practices.
Example sentence: The iconoclasm during the Reformation led to the destruction of numerous religious paintings and sculptures in churches.

2. Noun: The deliberate destruction or defacement of religious images or symbols as a political protest or act of rebellion.
Example sentence: The revolutionaries engaged in acts of iconoclasm, tearing down statues of the former dictator.

3. Noun: A person or movement characterized by the opposition to idol worship or excessive veneration of objects or individuals.
Example sentence: The early Christians were often viewed as iconoclasts due to their refusal to engage in idol worship.

4. Noun: The rejection or criticism of established or traditional beliefs, ideals, or values.
Example sentence: The artist's work challenged societal norms, representing his personal iconoclasm against traditional art forms.

5. Noun: The deliberate destruction or alteration of famous landmarks or symbols as a form of protest or criticism.
Example sentence: The graffiti artist's latest piece transformed a revered statue into an emblem of iconoclasm against government oppression.

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