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Word of the Day – Iconoclast

By September 28, 2024Word of the Day

Iconoclast (noun)

i-kon-o-klast

A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc.

First used between 1590–1600. From the Greek eikonoklástēs, equivalent to Greek Icon + klaste (to break)

Example sentences

“He’s known for tearing down institutions and is one of the most vocal iconoclasts of our time.”

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