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First used between 1590–1600.
From the Greek eikonoklástēs, equivalent to Greek -icono- + -klastēs, \"breaker,\" equivalent to klas- (variant stem of klân,\"to break\") + -tēs, agent noun suffix.

\r\nEXAMPLES OF ICONOCLAST\r\n

As an iconoclast, she challenged long-standing traditions in the art world, pushing for new forms of expression.
The young scientist became an iconoclast by openly disputing theories that had been accepted for decades.

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