Manichean
Adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:His manichean view of the world made it difficult for him to understand nuanced situations.
Definition:A perspective that divides the world into two opposing forces, typically one perceived as good and the other as evil.
Example:The two children's manichean conflict over who had the right to use the toy was resolved by their parents imposing a compromise.
Definition:A conflict in which opposing parties are seen as being opposed in every respect, characterized by absolute and irreconcilable differences.
Example:The manichean opposition between science and religion in the 18th century was not always as clear as it is sometimes portrayed.
Definition:A clear and definitive opposition between two sides or points of view.
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