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Confucius

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kõfuˈsiu/con·fu·ci·o

Definition

1

Chinese philosopher and thinker (c. 551–479 BC), founder of Confucianism.

Usage examples

“The teachings of Confucius have shaped East Asian societies for centuries.”
“Many schools study the works attributed to Confucius.”

Common combinations

teachings of Confuciusphilosophy of Confuciusworks of Confucius