Associations to the word «Manichaean»

Wiktionary

MANICHAEAN, noun. A follower of Manichaeism.
MANICHAEAN, adjective. Of or relating to Manichaeism.
MANICHAEAN, adjective. Of or concerning a Manichaean.
MANICHAEAN, adjective. (by extension) Referring to a world view of distinct good and evil.

Dictionary definition

MANICHAEAN, noun. An adherent of Manichaeism.
MANICHAEAN, adjective. Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil".
MANICHAEAN, adjective. Of or relating to Manichaeism.

Wise words

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