"aniconic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /anʌɪˈkɒnɪk/ [UK] Forms: more aniconic [comparative], most aniconic [superlative]
Etymology: From an- + iconic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|an|iconic}} an- + iconic Head templates: {{en-adj}} aniconic (comparative more aniconic, superlative most aniconic)
  1. Of or pertaining to representations without human or animal form. Related terms: aniconism, iconoclastic Translations (not having or involving icons): anikonisch (German), anicónico [Portugal] (Portuguese), anicônico [Brazil] (Portuguese)
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