Manichean or Man·i·chae·an [man-i-kee -uh n]
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Also Man·i·chee [man -i-kee] /ˈmæn ɪˌki/ 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. Show More
of or relating to the Manicheans or their doctrines. Show More
Origin of Manichean 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 Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for manichaean Contemporary Examples of manichaean How else to explain this Manichaean reaction to young men from a part of India, Kashmir, which bridles against its place in India?
I have learned that outcomes, at least when it comes to technology, are not as Manichaean as we believe them to be in the moment.
It is harder to strike pouting, Manichaean postures now, when a black man holds the highest office in the land.
Historical Examples of manichaean It was now that he separated himself openly from the Manichaean sect.
Increasingly occupied with the exact sciences, he learnt the incompatibility of the Manichaean astrology with the facts.
His Manichaean friends urged him to take this step, which was rendered easier by the licentious lives of the students at Carthage.
Hence, on the other hand, the wild rebound into licentiousness which has sometimes characterized Gnostic or Manichaean sects.
In the West, the first teachers of the Manichaean theology had been repulsed by the people, or suppressed by the prince.
British Dictionary definitions for manichaean of or relating to Manichaeism mainly RC Church involving a radical dualism Show More
an adherent of Manichaeism Show More
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Word Origin and History for manichaean also Manichean , 1550s (n.), 1630s (adj.), from Latin Manichaeus (see Manichaeism ).
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