MANICHEAN

Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee

(adjective) of or relating to Manichaeism

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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