manichaean
/ˌmænɪˈkiːən/
adjective
- Relating to a dualistic view of the world as a struggle between good and evil, light and darkness, with no middle ground.
- The politician's Manichaean rhetoric divided the country into heroes and villains.
- Her Manichaean worldview made it hard for her to see that people can have both good and bad qualities.
- Some critics argue that the movie presents a Manichaean view of the conflict, ignoring any complexity.
- Relating to the ancient religion of Manichaeism, which taught a dualistic cosmology of good and evil.
- The historian studied Manichaean texts found in the Egyptian desert.
- Saint Augustine was a follower of Manichaean teachings before converting to Christianity.
- Manichaean communities once flourished along the Silk Road.
Synonyms
noun
- A follower of the ancient religion of Manichaeism.
- Missionaries spread Manichaean beliefs across Asia and Europe.
- The emperor persecuted Manichaeans for their unorthodox views.
- The Manichaeans believed that the material world was created by an evil force.