'Manichaean' definitions:

Definition of 'Manichaean'

adjective

Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil" [syn: dualistic, Manichaean]

adjective

Of or relating to Manichaeism [syn: Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee]

noun

An adherent of Manichaeism [syn: Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee]

From: GCIDE

Manichaean \Man`i*chae"an\, Manichean \Man`i*che"an\, a. Of or pertaining to the Manichaeans. [1913 Webster] Manichaeism

From: GCIDE

Manichaean \Man`i*chae"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 Manichaeans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. --Tylor. [1913 Webster] Manichaean