MANICHAEAN
Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee
(adjective) of or relating to Manichaeism
dualistic, Manichaean
(adjective) of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; “a Manichaean conflict between good and evil”
Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee
(noun) an adherent of Manichaeism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Man`i*chæ"an, Man`i*che"an, Man"i*chee, n. Etym: [LL. Manichaeus: cf. F. manichéen.]
Definition: A believer in the doctrines of Manes, a Persian of the third century A. D., who taught a dualism in which Light is regarded as the source of Good, and Darkness as the source of Evil. The Manichæans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. Tylor.
Man`i*chæ"an, Man`i*che"an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Manichæans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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