What is another word for confucius?
Pronunciation: [kənfjˈuːʃəs] (IPA) 
Confucius was a significant philosopher, politician, and teacher who lived in China during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. While the name 'Confucius' is widely known, there are several synonyms for the word. "Kong Qiu" is one that is commonly used and is derived from Confucius's birth name. Another synonym used is "Master Kong" because Confucius was revered as a great teacher. Confucius was also referred to as "Zhong Ni," a title given to him by his followers that means "Second Sage." "Kongzi" is another synonym often used, which is derived from the combination of Confucius's family name "Kong" and a title that means "teacher" or "master".
