Also, Man⋅i⋅chee /ˈmænɪˌki/Show Spelled Pronunciation[man-i-kee]Show IPA.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