A person who follows the teachings and philosophy of Confucius, the ancient Chinese sage who emphasized moral virtue, proper relationships, and social harmony.
From Confucius (Latin form of Chinese Kong Fuzi) + -ist (agent suffix). Confucius lived 551-479 BCE in China; the Latin name was adopted by European scholars in the 16th century, then combined with the standard suffix to name followers.
Confucianism became one of the most influential philosophical systems in human history, shaping East Asian cultures for over 2,500 years—and surprisingly, Confucius himself never claimed to be starting a religion, just offering practical wisdom about how people should treat each other.
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