, n.
1 an adherent of a religious system of the 3rd-5th c., representing Satan in a state of everlasting conflict with God.
2 Philos. a dualist (see DUALISM).
		                    
		                    		                    		                    		                        
		                        Manichean adj. & n.  (also Manichaean).  Manicheism n.  (also Manichaeism).
		                    		                    		                        
		                        LL Manichaeus f. late Gk Manikhaios, f.  Manes or Manichaeus Persian founder of the sect