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Definition

noun. respect and duty children owe to their parents.

Example Sentence

Filial piety is a virtue in Confucian thought.

More Example Sentences

Filial piety is important in many cultures.

Synonyms

parental respect; family loyalty; devotion

Antonyms

disrespect for parents

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