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biblioclast

bib·li·o·clast
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bib-lee-uh-klast]
    • /ˈbɪb li əˌklæst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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