Meanings
nounMohism (uncountable)
alternative Moism
- Chineseuncountablehuman sciencesThe doctrines of Mozi and his followers, especially the concept of universal love.
Origin
From Moh, former transliteration of the first syllable of Mozi, Chinese philosopher (c. 470-391 BC), Chinese 墨子 (Mòzǐ).
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Catalan moïsme
- moïsmeDoctrines of Mozi
Chinese Mandarin 墨家
- 墨家 (Mòjiā)Doctrines of Mozi
Dutch mohisme
- mohismeDoctrines of Mozi
Estonian moism
- moismDoctrines of Mozi
Finnish mohismi
- mohismiDoctrines of Mozi
French moïsme, mohisme
- moïsmeDoctrines of Mozi
- mohismeDoctrines of Mozi
Italian moismo
- moismoDoctrines of Mozi
Japanese 墨家
- 墨家 (bokka)Doctrines of Mozi
Korean 묵가
- 묵가 (mukga)Doctrines of Mozi
Portuguese moísmo
- moísmoDoctrines of Mozi
Spanish moísmo
- moísmoDoctrines of Mozi
Vietnamese Mặc gia, Mặc giáo
- Mặc giaDoctrines of Mozi
- Mặc giáoDoctrines of Mozi
Cite this entry
APA
Mohism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mohism
MLA
“Mohism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mohism. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Mohism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mohism.
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