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ICONOCLASTIC
iconoclastic
(adjective) destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited
iconoclastic
(adjective) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
iconoclastic
Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.
Antonyms
• iconodulic
Source: Wiktionary
I*con`o*clas"tic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the iconoclasts, or to image breaking. Milman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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