Meaning of iconoclasm in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /aɪˈkɑnəˌklæzəm/

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  1. Noun

    iconoclasm

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from iconoclast, on the pattern of pairs such as enthusiast, enthusiasm

    Definitions

    1. the orientation of an iconoclast

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