manichaean (Meaning)
Wordnet
manichaean (n)
an adherent of Manichaeism
Wordnet
manichaean (a)
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
of or relating to Manichaeism
Webster
manichaean (n.)
Alt. of Manichee
Webster
manichaean (a.)
Alt. of Manichean
Synonyms & Antonyms of manichaean
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manichaean Sentence Examples
- The world is not a simple duality of good and evil, as the Manichaean heresy suggests.
- The struggle between good and evil is an ongoing battle within each human soul, not simply an external force.
- Manichaean thinking can lead to a dangerous oversimplification of complex moral issues.
- The Manichaean influence on Western thought has shaped our understanding of sin and salvation.
- The Manichaean belief in the inherent evil of matter has led to the suppression of scientific inquiry in some cultures.
- The Manichaean worldview offers a pessimistic outlook on the human condition.
- Manichaean ideas have been used to justify violence and persecution throughout history.
- The Manichaean dualism of light and darkness has been a powerful metaphor in art and literature.
- Manichaeanism has been discredited as a religious system, but its ideas continue to permeate modern thought.
- The Manichaean concept of an all-powerful evil has influenced popular culture, from horror movies to video games.
FAQs About the word manichaean
an adherent of Manichaeism, of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism, of or relating to ManichaeismAlt. of Manichee, Alt. of Manichean
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No antonyms found.
The world is not a simple duality of good and evil, as the Manichaean heresy suggests.
The struggle between good and evil is an ongoing battle within each human soul, not simply an external force.
Manichaean thinking can lead to a dangerous oversimplification of complex moral issues.
The Manichaean influence on Western thought has shaped our understanding of sin and salvation.
