manichean

• Relativo ao maniqueísmo, sistema religioso dualista que postula um conflito fundamental entre o bem e o mal, a luz e as trevas; usado metaforicamente para descrever uma visão de mundo que enxerga as coisas em termos rígidos e opostos, sem nuances.

Relating to the dualistic religious system of Manichaeism, which posits a fundamental conflict between good and evil, light and darkness; often used metaphorically to describe a worldview that sees things in stark, opposing terms.

1. C2formal

   Of or relating to Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century AD, which posits a fundamental conflict between good and evil, light and darkness.

   Maniqueísta

   • The Manichean worldview divides the universe into opposing forces of good and evil.
   • Manichean beliefs heavily influenced early Christian and Islamic thought.
   • Scholars study Manichean texts to understand ancient dualistic philosophies.

   Sinônimosmanichaean

2. Dualistic or polarizingC2formal

   Describing a perspective that sees things in terms of strict opposites, especially good versus evil, with no middle ground.

   Dualista ou polarizante

   • His Manichean view of politics reduces every issue to a battle between heroes and villains.
   • The film presents a Manichean conflict between the pure-hearted protagonist and the utterly corrupt antagonist.
   • A Manichean approach to morality can be overly simplistic and ignore nuance.

   Sinônimosbinaryblack-and-whitedichotomousdualistic

• Substantivo que designa um seguidor ou adepto do maniqueísmo, sistema religioso dualista fundado pelo profeta Mani no século III d.C., ou, por extensão, uma pessoa que vê o mundo em termos de oposições binárias absolutas.

A noun referring to a follower or adherent of Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE.

nome próprio

1. Adherent of ManichaeismC2formal

   A follower of Manichaeism, a dualistic religious system founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, which teaches a struggle between light and darkness.

   Seguidor do maniqueísmo

   • The Manicheans believed that the material world is a prison for the soul.
   • Augustine of Hippo was a Manichean before converting to Christianity.
   • The teachings of the Manicheans were considered heretical by many early Christian leaders.
   • Scholars have uncovered ancient Manichean texts in Central Asia.

   Sinônimosmanichaeanmanichee

2. Dualist thinkerC1formal

   A person who views the world in terms of strict opposites, such as good versus evil, without middle ground.

   Maniqueísta

   • In his political analysis, he acts like a Manichean, dividing everyone into friends and enemies.
   • Modern Manicheans often refuse to acknowledge any moral complexity.
   • Her approach to the debate was that of a Manichean: there was only right and wrong.

   Sinônimosdualistmanichaean