Confucius
biographical name
Con·fu·cius
kən-ˈfyü-shəs 
variants
Chinese K'ung-Fu-tzu
or K'ung-tzu
551–479 b.c. Chinese philosopher
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“Confucius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Confucius. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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