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manichean
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun manichean has 1 sense
- manichean(n = noun.person) manichaean, manichee - an adherent of Manichaeism; Array is a kind of adherent, disciple
Adjective manichean has 1 sense
- manichean(a = adj.pert) manichaean, manichee - of or relating to Manichaeism; Array Derived form noun manichaeism1
CIDE DICTIONARY
manichean, n. [LL. Manichaeus: cf. F. manichéen.].
A believer in the doctrines of Manes , a Persian of the third century A. D., who taught a dualism in which Light is regarded as the source of Good, and Darkness as the source of Evil. [1913 Webster]
"The Manichæans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development."
[1913 Webster]
manichean, a.
Of or pertaining to the Manichæans. [1913 Webster]
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