iconoclast

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/aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/

noun
One who attacks common beliefs or institutions

iconoclast in a sentence

  • “Jane goes to one protest after another, but she seems to be an iconoclast rather than an activist with a progressive agenda.”
  • “A notorious iconoclast, the music critic isn't afraid to go after sacred cows.”
  • “At the seminar, she cemented her reputation as an iconoclast.”

What does “iconoclast” mean?

iconoclast (noun) means one who attacks common beliefs or institutions. It is pronounced /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "iconoclast" mean?
iconoclast (noun) means: One who attacks common beliefs or institutions
How do you pronounce "iconoclast"?
"iconoclast" is pronounced /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "iconoclast" in a sentence?
Here is "iconoclast" used in a sentence: Jane goes to one protest after another, but she seems to be an iconoclast rather than an activist with a progressive agenda.

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