Found 2 items, similar to Manichaean.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Manichaean Manichaean n : an adherent of Manichaeism [syn: Manichean, Manichee] Manichaean adj 1: of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; “a Manichaean conflict between good and evil” [syn: dualistic] 2: of or relating to Manichaeism [syn: Manichean, Manichee]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Manichaean Manichaean \Man`i*ch[ae]"an\, Manichean \Man`i*che"an\, a. Of or pertaining to the Manich[ae]ans. [1913 Webster] Manichaean \Man`i*ch[ae]"an\, Manichean \Man`i*che"an\, Manichee \Man"i*chee\, n. [LL. Manichaeus: cf. F. manich['e]en.] 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 Manich[ae]ans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. --Tylor. [1913 Webster]