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Confucianism

[ kuhn-fyoo-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

  1. 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.


Confucianism

/ kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education
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Confucianism

  1. 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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Derived Forms

  • Conˈfucianist, noun
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Other Words From

  • Con·fu·cian·ist noun adjective
  • an·ti-Con·fu·cian·ism noun
  • pro-Con·fu·cian·ism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Confucianism1

First recorded in 1860–65; Confucian + -ism
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Example Sentences

About the beginning of the eleventh century there came from China a fuller development of Confucianism than had before existed.

Taoism was the idealism of the south, Confucianism the practice of the north.

Confucianism added layer after layer of hard shell about the inert organism of social life.

So these boys very early became acquainted with the dogmas of Confucianism, Mohammedanism, Christianity.

Taoism, Confucianism, and even Buddhism have been said to lack the elements essential to a real religion.

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