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Mencius.

Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)

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name/ˈmɛnʃ(ɪ)əs/
  1. Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)

  2. A collection of anecdotes and conversations of the philosopher by the same name.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Mencius, from Mandarin Chinese 孟子 (Mèngzǐ).

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