Manichaean.
A follower of Manichaeism.
Meaning & usage
A follower of Manichaeism.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Manichaeus Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Manichaean From Manichaeus + -an.
Of or relating to Manichaeism.
Of or concerning a Manichaean.
Of or relating to a worldview of distinct good and evil, especially to the exclusion of other possible categories.
Using light and dark to represent good and evil.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Manichaeus Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Manichaean From Manichaeus + -an.
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