Definitions for Manichean

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Manichean Man·i·che·an

Spelling: [man-i-kee-uh n]

IPA: /ˌmæn ɪˈki ən/

Manichean is a 9 letter English word.

You can make 290 anagrams from letters in Manichean (aacehimnn).

Definitions for Manichean

noun

1. Also, Manichee [man-i-kee] /ˈmæn ɪˌki/ (Show IPA). an adherent of the dualistic religious system of Manes, a combination of Gnostic Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and various other elements, with a basic doctrine of a conflict between light and dark, matter being regarded as dark and evil.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Manicheans or their doctrines.

Origin of Manichean

1300-50; Middle English Maniche (Late Latin Manichaeus Late Greek Manichaîos of Manes) + -an

Examples for Manichean

These examples show the difference which was made between the Manichean and other heresies.

This distinction is thoroughly Manichean, and leaves no doubt as to the origin of the Albigenses.

Perhaps the Manichean in De Gourmont fabricated its revolting images.

Now that same Manichean worldview has led the neocons to support an Afghan surge.

A Manichean composition in reality, it was mistaken for a Christian poem.

We are going to make a party to hear this Manichean of poesy.

But Chesterton is too much of a Manichean to let it go at that.

The Emperor Michel, in 811, renewed all the laws which condemned the Manichean heretics to death.

Under the reign of Robert in 1007 several heretics were burned at Orleans for tenets which are represented as Manichean.

His mythology, when he came to paint the world in myths, was Manichean.