beeldenstorm

Dutch

Etymology

From beeld (“statue”) +‎ -en- +‎ storm (“assault, storm”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbeːl.də(n)ˌstɔrm/
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  • Hyphenation: beel‧den‧storm

Noun

beeldenstorm m (plural beeldenstormen, diminutive beeldenstormpje n)

  1. iconoclasm (destruction or removal of statues and images)
    Synonym: iconoclasme

Usage notes

Typically refers to the Iconoclastic Fury in Europe during the 16th century as part of the Reformation, especially when capitalized and/or preceded by the definite article.

Derived terms
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