单词 | Manichean |
释义 | Manichean —Manicheanism, Manicheism, n. /man'i kee"euhn/, n. 1. Also, Manichee /man"i kee'/. 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. 2. of or pertaining to the Manicheans or their doctrines. Also, Manichaean. [1300-50; ME Maniche ( < LL Manichaeus < LGk Manichaîos of Manes) + -AN] |
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