iconophile

/aɪkɒnəˈfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a strong enthusiasm or admiration for icons, particularly in the context of art or religious icons.

“The art historian was an iconophile and spent years studying the works of medieval icon painters.”

2. noun

A person who reveres or idolizes icons, especially in the context of celebrity culture.

“The pop star’s fans were iconophiles who followed her every move on social media.”

Synonyms

  • icon admirer
  • icon enthusiast

Antonyms

  • icon critic
  • iconoclast