Manichaean

[man-i-kee-uhn] Origin

Man·i·che·an

[man-i-kee-uhn]
noun
1.
Also, Man·i·chee [man-i-kee] . an adherent of the dualistic religious system of Manes, a combination of Gnostic Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and various other elements, with a basic doctrine of a conflict between light and dark, matter being regarded as dark and evil.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to the Manicheans or their doctrines.

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Also, Man·i·chae·an.


Origin:
1300–50; Middle English Maniche (< Late Latin Manichaeus < Late Greek Manichaîos of Manes) + -an

Man·i·che·an·ism, Man·i·che·ism, noun
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Manichaean or Manichean (ˌmænɪˈkiːən)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to Manichaeism
2.  chiefly RC Church involving a radical dualism
 
n
3.  an adherent of Manichaeism
 
Manichean or Manichean
 
adj
 
n

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Manichaean
also Manichean, 1550s (n.), 1630s (adj.), from L. Manichaeus (see Manichaeism).
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