Main Entry: Con·fu·cian

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈfyü-shən\

Function: adjective

Date: 1837

: 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