English Explanatory Dictionary

Confucianism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.
  2. The school of thought and philosophy centered on Confucian principles, originating in China, including later teachings of scholars such as Zhu Xi (Chu Hsi).
  3. A saying, epithet or idea attributed to Confucius.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Confucianism Confucianisms

Etymology

From Confucian + -ism.

Synonyms

Ruism

Derived words

Confucian Confucianist
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