iconoclast

IPA(Pronunciation)

/aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/

Noun

historical broadly

(historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.

Japanese Meaning

偶像破壊者：宗教的な像やイコンを破壊する人。特に、8〜9世紀の正教会に対抗したり、ヨーロッパ宗教改革期のピューリタンとして現れた者を指す。

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During the Reformation, the iconoclast smashed paintings in the chapel, believing images distracted from true worship.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

宗教改革期には、聖像破壊者が礼拝堂の絵画を打ち壊し、聖像が本当の礼拝を妨げると信じていた。

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Sense（1）

(historical, Christianity) One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.

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Sense（2）

One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.

In February 1895 he [William Cowper Brann, 1855-1898 ] revived publication of the Iconoclast. This time it was successful and eventually attained a circulation of 100,000. Brann took obvious relish in directing his stinging attacks upon institutions and persons he considered to be hypocritical or overly sanctimonious.

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Sense（3）

(by extension) One who attacks cherished beliefs.

iconoclasts

（ plural ）

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