1. A philosophical or religious doctrine that recognizes two fundamental principles or substances
Cartesian dualism posits mind and body as two distinct substances.
O dualismo cartesiano postula a mente e o corpo como duas substâncias distintas.
2. The state or quality of being dual; the existence of two contrasting or opposing elements
The duality between good and evil is central to many religious traditions.
O dualismo entre o bem e o mal é central em muitas tradições religiosas.
3. In politics, a system with two competing or coexisting power structures or ideologies
The dualismo of the two-party system dominated American politics.
O dualismo do sistema bipartidário dominou a política americana.