CONFUCIANISM Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word confucianism. (close relations)
Definition of CONFUCIANISM
Best Alternative Words for CONFUCIANISM
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| doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||||
| ethics | nounn | |||||||
noun • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong • the philosophical study of moral values and rules | ||||||||
| morality | nounn | |||||||
noun • concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong | ||||||||
| philosophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school • the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics • any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | ||||||||
| religion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny • an institution to express belief in a divine power | ||||||||
| beliefs | nounn | |||||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
| principles | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • a rule or standard especially of good behavior • a basic truth or law or assumption • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • rule of personal conduct • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | ||||||||
| teachings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the profession of a teacher • a doctrine that is taught • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill | ||||||||
