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Confucian
adjective Con·fu·cian \kən-ˈfyü-shən\
Definition of CONFUCIAN
: of or relating to the Chinese philosopher Confucius or his teachings or followers
— Confucian noun
— Con·fu·cian·ism \-shə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
— Con·fu·cian·ist \-nist\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of CONFUCIAN
1837
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