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Confucianism

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Con⋅fu⋅cian⋅ism

[kuhn-fyoo-shuh-niz-uhm]
–noun
the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

Origin:
1860–65; Confucian + -ism


Con⋅fu⋅cian⋅ist, noun, adjective
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Con·fu·cian   (kən-fyōō'shən)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or characteristic of Confucius, his teachings, or his followers.
n.  An adherent of the teachings of Confucius.
Con·fu'cian·ism n., Con·fu'cian·ist n.
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Cultural Dictionary

Confucianism [(kuhn-fyooh-shuh-niz-uhm)]

A system of ethics, founded on the teachings of Confucius, that influenced the traditional culture of China. Confucianism places a high value on learning and stresses family relationships.

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