/ Dictionary / Index C Confucian: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Con•fu•cian Pronunciation: (kun-fy'shun), [key] — n. an adherent of the teachings of Confucius. Also calleda member of the school of philosophers, founded by Confucius, who codified in their teachings the traditional Chinese principles of ethics, morals, and politics. —adj. of, pertaining to, or resembling the teachings of Confucius. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: confucian (Thesaurus) confrontationist Confucianism Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arboreal Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language