confucianist

/kɑnˈfyuːʃiənɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who adheres to the teachings of Confucius, particularly in China or East Asia.

“The Confucianist community organized a traditional ceremony to honor the philosopher’s legacy.”

2. noun

A person who is an adherent of Confucianism.

“She was a Confucianist who sought to incorporate Confucian values into her personal life.”

Synonyms

  • Confucian
  • Confucianist scholar
  • Taoist

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • atheist