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Manichean vs Manichaeism - What's the difference?

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Manichaeism is a related term of manichean.



As a noun Manichean

is alternative form of Manichaean.

As an adjective Manichean

is alternative form of Manichaean.

As a proper noun Manichaeism is

a syncretic, dualistic religion that combined elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.

manichean

English

Noun

(en noun)

    • Adjective

    (-)

    • manichaeism

    English

    (wikipedia Manichaeism)

    Alternative forms

    * Manicheism * Manichaeanism * Manicheanism

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combined elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.
  • (philosophy) A dualistic philosophy dividing the world between good and evil principles, or regarding matter as intrinsically evil and mind as intrinsically good.

    • Related terms

    * Manichaean * Manichean * Manichaeist * Manichee