ˈduːwəˌlɪzəm 
British ˈdjuːwəˌlɪzəm
1
philosophy
: the idea or belief that everything has two opposite parts or principles
2
formal
: the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements
the dualism of human nature
the dualism of good and evil
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“Dualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dualism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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