Definition of Manichee

1. Adjective. Of or relating to Manichaeism.

Exact synonyms: Manichaean, Manichean
Partainyms: Manichaeism, Manichaeism, Manichaeism
Derivative terms: Manichaeism, Manichaeism

2. Noun. An adherent of Manichaeism.
Exact synonyms: Manichaean, Manichean
Generic synonyms: Adherent, Disciple

Definition of Manichee

1. Noun. (alternative form of Manichaean) ¹

2. Adjective. (alternative form of Manichaean) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Manichee

Manhattan clam chowders
Manhattan distance
Manhattanese
Manhattanite
Manhattanites
Manhattans
Manichaean
Manichaeanism
Manichaeans
Manichaeism
Manichaeist
Manichaeists
Manichean
Manicheanism
Manicheans
Manichee
Manichees
Manicheism
Manicheist
Manicheists
Manichæan
Manichæans
Manidae
Manide
Manihot
Manihot dulcis
Manihot esculenta
Manihot utilissima
Manikgonj District
Manila

Literary usage of Manichee

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Miscellaneous and Posthumous Works by Henry Thomas Buckle (1872)
"Richardson's Dissertation on the Languages, Literature, and Manners of the Eastern Nations, 8vo, 1778, p. 220. Beausobre, Histoire critique de manichee, ..."

2. The Ecclesiastical History of M. L'abbé Fleury: From the Second Ecumenical by Claude Fleury, John Henry Newman (1842)
"However, her son continued nine years a manichee, namely, Confess. 4. from nineteen to twenty-eight years of age. He kept a concubine, ..."

3. The Latin Church During Anglo-Saxon Times by Henry Soames (1848)
"... manichee, writes to Austin, our reverential behaviour towards the universe is just the same as yours towards the bread and cup.1 Thus it appears that ..."

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