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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
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Manichaeism, Manicheism /ˈmænɪkiːˌɪzəm/ n - the system of religious doctrines, including elements of Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Buddhism, etc, taught by the Persian prophet Mani about the 3rd century ad. It was based on a supposed primordial conflict between light and darkness or goodness and evil
Etymology: 14th Century: from Late Latin Manichaeus, from Late Greek Manikhaios of ManiˈManichee n |