Confucian

[kuhn-fyoo-shuhn]

Con·fu·cian

[kuhn-fyoo-shuhn]
noun
1.
an adherent of the teachings of Confucius.
2.
Also called Ju. a member of the school of philosophers, founded by Confucius, who codified in their teachings the traditional Chinese principles of ethics, morals, and politics.
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, or resembling the teachings of Confucius.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1830–40; Confuci(us) + -an

an·ti-Con·fu·cian, noun, adjective
post-Con·fu·cian, adjective
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Confucian (kənˈfjuːʃən)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to the doctrines of Confucius
 
n
2.  a follower of Confucius

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