manichean

/ˌmænɪˈtʃiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who adheres to the teachings of Manichaeism, a 3rd-century religion based on the dualistic cosmology of Mani.

“The philosopher was a Manichean in his worldview, believing in the eternal struggle between good and evil.”

Synonyms

  • dualist
  • gnostic

Antonyms

  • materialist
  • monist