Confucianist

Variant of Confucianism

Confucianism definition

Con·fu·cian·ism (kən fyo̵̅o̅′s̸hən iz′əm)

noun

the ethical teachings formulated by Confucius and introduced into Chinese religion, emphasizing devotion to parents, family, and friends, cultivation of the mind, self-control, and just social activity

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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