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Manichaean

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Man·i·chae·an or Man·i·che·an  (mn-kn) also Man·i·chee (mn-k)
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.]
Manichaean, Manichean [ˌmænɪˈkiːən]
adj
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) of or relating to Manichaeism
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Chiefly RC Church involving a radical dualism
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) an adherent of Manichaeism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Manichaean - an adherent of Manichaeism
Manichean, Manichee
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Adj.1.Manichaean - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil"
dualistic
2.Manichaean - of or relating to Manichaeism
Manichean, Manichee
Translations
Manichaean Manichean [ˌmænɪˈkiːən]
A. ADJ → maniqueo
B. N → maniqueo/a m/f
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