Confucius

biographical name

Con·​fu·​cius kən-ˈfyü-shəs How to pronounce Confucius (audio)
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 19 Mar. 2024.

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