Etymology

Manichaeus

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Today it means: Mani (founder of Manichaeism) Full definition →

Latin Manichaeus ← Koine Greek Μανιχαῖος
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  1. Koine Greek · derived fromΜανιχαῖος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromManichaeus
  3. English todayManichaeus

Borrowed from Latin Manichaeus, from Koine Greek Μανιχαῖος (Manikhaîos).

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