English Explanatory Dictionary

Manichaean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A follower of Manichaeism.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Manichaeism.
  2. Of or concerning a Manichaean.
  3. Of or relating to a worldview of distinct good and evil, especially to the exclusion of other possible categories.
  4. Using light and dark to represent good and evil.

Pronunciation

/ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Manichaean.wav

Word forms

Manichaean Manichaeans Manichean Manichæan Manichee

Etymology

From Manichaeus + -an.

Synonyms

Manichaic Manichaist
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