Associations to the word «Confucian»

Wiktionary

CONFUCIAN, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius
CONFUCIAN, noun. One who follows the teachings of Confucius.

Dictionary definition

CONFUCIAN, noun. A believer in the teachings of Confucius.
CONFUCIAN, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of Confucianism; "Confucian ethics".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.