Confucianism
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 of Confucianism
1Other words from Confucianism
- Con·fu·cian·ist, noun, adjective
- an·ti-Con·fu·cian·ism, noun
- pro-Con·fu·cian·ism, noun
Words Nearby Confucianism
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How to use Confucianism in a sentence
About the beginning of the eleventh century there came from China a fuller development of Confucianism than had before existed.
Korean Buddhism | Frederick StarrTaoism was the idealism of the south, Confucianism the practice of the north.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind | Herbert George WellsConfucianism added layer after layer of hard shell about the inert organism of social life.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind | Herbert George WellsSo these boys very early became acquainted with the dogmas of Confucianism, Mohammedanism, Christianity.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 | Elbert HubbardTaoism, Confucianism, and even Buddhism have been said to lack the elements essential to a real religion.
The Shinto Cult | Milton Spenser Terry
British Dictionary definitions for Confucianism
/ (kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm) /
the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education
Derived forms of Confucianism
- Confucianist, noun
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Cultural definitions for Confucianism
[ (kuhn-fyooh-shuh-niz-uhm) ]
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