Definition of manichaean Manichaean
Man•i•chae•an
We found 9 definitions of manichaean from 3 different sources.
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What does manichaean mean?
WordNet
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| manichaean - an adherent of Manichaeism | ||
| Manichean, Manichee | ||
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| manichaean - of or relating to Manichaeism | ||
| Manichean, Manichee | ||
| manichaeanism, manichaeism a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000 | ||
| manichaean - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil" | ||
| dualistic, Manichaean | ||
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Wiktionary 
- manichaean (Noun)
A follower of Manichaeism. - manichaean (Adjective)
Of or relating to Manichaeism. - manichaean (Adjective)
Of or concerning a Manichaean. - manichaean (Adjective)
More broadly, referring to a world view of distinct good and evil.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- manichaean (n.)
Alt. of Manichee - manichaean (a.)
Alt. of Manichean
