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

• Beeldenstorm
• beeldenstormer