Manicheism provides a comfortable place to be (5)

I believe the answer is:

niche

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'a comfortable place to be' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'manicheism provides' is the wordplay.
'provides' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'NICHE' can be found hidden inside 'manicheism'.

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(Other definitions for niche that I've seen before include "Chine (anag) - suitable place in life" , "Suitable position or small alcove" , "Suitable spot" , "Specialist area" , "Select place in market" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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