Iconoclast vs Nonconformist - What's the difference?
iconoclast | nonconformist | Synonyms |
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.
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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]:
One who attacks cherished beliefs.
A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
As nouns the difference between iconoclast and nonconformist
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 nonconformist is a member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.As an adjective nonconformist is
not conforming to established customs etc.iconoclast
English
Noun
(en noun)- 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.