Manichaeanism

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A form of Manichaeism — A syncretic, dualistic religion that combines elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in the 3rd century AD.

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Meanings

nounManichaeanism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of Manichaeism.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000

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APA

Manichaeanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Manichaeanism

MLA

“Manichaeanism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Manichaeanism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Manichaeanism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Manichaeanism.

Source: Manichaeanism on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.