Confucianism is a school of thought based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. A Confucianist is someone who follows the principles of Confucianism in their daily life. There are several synonyms for the word Confucianist, including Confucian, follower of Confucius, believer in Confucianism, adherent of Confucianism, and disciple of Confucius. Other words that can be used interchangeably with Confucianist include Neo-Confucianist, classical Confucian, traditional Confucian, and Confucian scholar. These synonyms all refer to individuals who embrace the moral and ethical teachings of Confucius, which place great emphasis on respect for tradition, education, personal responsibility, and social order.