ICONOCLASM

Iconoclasm

Iconoclasm is the deliberate destruction within a culture of the culture's own religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually for religious or political motives. It is a frequent component of major political or religious changes. The term does not generally encompass the specific destruction of images of a ruler after his death or overthrow .

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iconoclasm

Noun

  1. The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.


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