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Iconoclast vs Bohemian - What's the difference?

iconoclast | bohemian |

As nouns the difference between iconoclast and bohemian

is that iconoclast is one who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation while bohemian is an unconventional or nonconformist artist or writer.

As an adjective bohemian is

unconventional, especially in habit or dress.

iconoclast

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
  • *
  • One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
  • * 2008 The Handbook of Texas Online , William Cowper Brann , Texas State Historical Association, Austin [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/BB/fbr23.html]:
    • In February 1895 he [William Cowper Brann, 1855-1898 ] revived publication of the Iconoclast . This time it was successful and eventually attained a circulation of 100,000. Brann took obvious relish in directing his stinging attacks upon institutions and persons he considered to be hypocritical or overly sanctimonious.
  • One who attacks cherished beliefs.

    • Antonyms

    * iconodule

    Related terms

    * clast * clastic * icon * iconoclasm * iconoclastic

    See also

    * antichrist * rebel * radical * dissenter * contrarian ----

    bohemian

    English

    (wikipedia bohemian)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • an unconventional or nonconformist artist or writer.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unconventional, especially in habit or dress.
    • Please tell me you're not one of Toulouse's oh-so-talented, charmingly bohemian , tragically impoverished protégés!'' -

    See also

    * bohemium