manichean

Speech parts

1. manichean - Noun

2. manichean - Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Manichee

Of or pertaining to the Manichaeans.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

manichaean manichee religion faith demonization

Hypernyms

disciple adherent

Anagrams

Machenian

Examples

As dreadful as the Manichean god, Adored through fear, strong only to destroy. William Cowper

All Manichean property was to be seized and deposited in the imperial treasury. Source: Internet

Baratay & Hardouin-Fugier, p. 113. Explorers and hunters exploited a popular Manichean division of animals into "good" and "evil" to add thrilling value to their adventures, casting themselves as heroic figures. Source: Internet

From what may be inferred from many Manichean texts and a few Zoroastrian sources, the adherents of the two religions (or at least their respective priesthoods) despised each other intensely. Source: Internet

What does a contemporary Manichean sound and act like? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Manichaeist Manichaeistic Manichaeus Manicheanism manichee manicheism