From the Greek eikonoklástēs, equivalent to Greek –icono- + -klastēs, “breaker,” equivalent to klas- (variant stem of klân,”to break”) + –tēs, agent noun suffix.
EXAMPLES OF ICONOCLAST
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.