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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:
Instance hypernyms:
philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)
Derivation:
Confucian (relating to or characteristic of Confucianism)
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