manichean

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1. n. Alt. of Manichee Source: opted
2. a. Of or pertaining to the Manichaeans. Source: opted
3. adj. of or relating to Manichaeism Source: wordnet
4. n. an adherent of Manichaeism Source: wordnet
5. 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. The Manichæans stand as representatives of dualism pushed to its utmost development. Tylor. Of or pertaining to the Manichæans. Source: webster
6. j:100 n an adherent of Manichaeism a of or relating to Manichaeism Source: ecdict

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