manichaean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an adherent of Manichaeism
    Manichee; Manichean.
  2. adjective of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
    dualistic.
    • a Manichaean conflict between good and evil
  3. adjective of or relating to Manichaeism
    Manichee; Manichean.

WordNet

Man`i*chæ"an, Man`i*che"an, Man"i*chee noun (Also<
  • Manichaean
  • Manichæan
  • Manichean
  • Manichee
)
Etymology
LL. Manichaeus: cf. F. manichéen.
Definitions
  1. 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.
    The Manichæans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. Tylor.
Man`i*chæ"an, Man`i*che"an adjective (Also<
  • Manichaean
  • Manichæan
  • Manichean
)
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Manichæans.

Webster 1913