Aniconism

//ænˈaɪkənɪzəm// noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

From an- + icon + -ism.

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human being

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