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- US Pronunciation
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- [bib-lee-uh-klast]
- /ˈbɪb li əˌklæst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bib-lee-uh-klast]
- /ˈbɪb li əˌklæst/
Definitions of biblioclast word
- noun biblioclast One who destroys books, especially the Bible. 1
- noun biblioclast a person who mutilates or destroys books. 0
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Origin of biblioclast
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; biblio- + (icono)clast
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Parts of speech for Biblioclast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
biblioclast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
biblioclast usage trend in Literature
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