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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.
Also, Man⋅i⋅chae⋅an.


Origin:
1300–50; ME Maniche (< LL Manichaeus < LGk Manichaîos of Manes) + -an


Man⋅i⋅che⋅an⋅ism, Man⋅i⋅che⋅ism, noun
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Man·i·chae·an or Man·i·che·an   (mān'ĭ-kē'ən)   
n.  A believer in Manichaeism.
adj.  Of or relating to Manichaeism; dualistic.

[From Middle English Maniche, from Late Latin Manichaeus, from Late Greek Manikhaios, from Manikhaios, Manes, the founder of the philosophy.]
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