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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats