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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Man•i•che•an (man′i kē′ən),USA pronunciation n. Also, Man•i•chee (man′i kē′).USA pronunciation 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. adj. - Eastern Religionsof or pertaining to the Manicheans or their doctrines.
Also, Man′i•chae′an. - Late Greek Manichaîos of Manes) + -an
- Late Latin Manichaeus
- Middle English Maniche (1300–50
Man′i•che′an•ism, Man′i•che′ism, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Manichaean, Manichean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj - of or relating to Manichaeism
- chiefly involving a radical dualism
n - an adherent of Manichaeism
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