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Mohism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈməʊɪzəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

The doctrines of Mozi and his followers, especially the concept of universal love.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Chinese, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Moh, former transliteration of the first syllable of Mozi, Chinese philosopher (c. 470-391 BC), Chinese 墨子 (Mòzǐ).

Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: moïsme — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Chinese Mandarin: 墨家 (Mòjiā) — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Dutch: mohisme — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Estonian: moism — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Finnish: mohismi — Doctrines of Mozi
  • French: moïsme — Doctrines of Mozi
  • French: mohisme — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Italian: moismo — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Japanese: 墨家 (bokka) — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Korean: 묵가 (mukga) — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Portuguese: moísmo — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Spanish: moísmo — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Vietnamese: Mặc gia — Doctrines of Mozi
  • Vietnamese: Mặc giáo — Doctrines of Mozi