Definitions

1. noun

A follower of Manichaeism, a dualistic and Gnostic religious movement founded by Mani in the 3rd century AD.

“The ancient text described the interactions between early Christians and manichees in the city.”

2. noun

A person who exhibits a tendency to see the world in simplistic and binary terms.

“As a manichee, he saw the issue as simply good vs. evil, without considering the nuances.”