'Manichean' definitions:
Definition of 'Manichean'
From: WordNet
adjective
Of or relating to Manichaeism [syn: Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee]
noun
An adherent of Manichaeism [syn: Manichaean, Manichean, Manichee]
Definition of 'Manichean'
From: GCIDE
- Manichaean \Man`i*chae"an\, Manichean \Man`i*che"an\, a. Of or pertaining to the Manichaeans. [1913 Webster] Manichaeism
Definition of 'Manichean'
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