Manichean
ɪˈki noun
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to the Manicheans or their doctrines.
Also, Man·i·chae·an.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English Maniche (< Late Latin Manichaeus < Late Greek Manichaîos of Manes) + -an
1300–50; Middle English Maniche (< Late Latin Manichaeus < Late Greek Manichaîos of Manes) + -an
Related forms
Man·i·che·an·ism, Man·i·che·ism, noun
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Manichaean or Manichean (ˌmænɪˈkiːən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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