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Meaning of aniconism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ænˈaɪkənɪzəm

Definitions

  1. A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
    uncountable
  2. More broadly, a prohibition against all forms of visual artwork and photography.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Español aniconismo
Français aniconisme
Nederlands aniconisme
Português aniconismo

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

aniconist anicut anidex anidoxime anidrosis anidulafungin

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