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Confucianism

con·fu·cia·nism

US/kʌˈnfjuʃʌˌnɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China

Origin

From Confucian + -ism.

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