CONFUCIUS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)

Synonyms:

Confucius; K'ung Futzu; Kong the Master; Kongfuze

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)

Derivation:

Confucian (relating to or characteristic of Confucianism)

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