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Manichaeism

Noun CEFR C1
mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m

Definitions

  1. A syncretic, dualistic religion that combines elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in the 3rd century AD.
  2. A dualistic philosophy dividing the world between good and evil principles, or regarding matter as intrinsically evil and mind as intrinsically good.

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Examples

“In Manichaeism, as Benny Goodman used to sing⟳, it's “Gotta Be This or That.” One thing or the other will triumph, in this dualistic view⟳, and the winner is supposed to be determined in an apocalyptic struggle⟳ involving a world conflagration.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Manichaeus Manichaism Manichaist Manicheism manichord manicle

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