neo-Confucian
adjective
of or relating to an eclectic philosophical movement of the 12th to the 16th centuries, incorporating Taoist and Buddhist elements with an adaptation of Confucianism.
neo-Confucianism
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a word derived from
neo-Confucian.
Example Sentences
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But academics studying K-pop have run into resistance from the scholarly establishment, who fret that erudite work on subjects like neo-Confucianism is being eclipsed by papers about eyeliner-wearing pop stars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2015
At the time, Korea upheld the strict proprieties of neo-Confucianism, so extravagant clothing and self-expressive fashion were not acceptable.
From Washington Post
