Taoism
noun
Tao·ism
| \ ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm
, ˈtau̇-\
, ˈtau̇-\
variants:
or less commonly Daoism \ ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm
\
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Definition of Taoism
1
: a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the sixth century b.c. that teaches conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and simplicity
2
: a religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means
Other Words from Taoism
Taoist
\ ˈdau̇-ist
, ˈtau̇- \
adjective or noun
, ˈtau̇- \
adjective or noun
Taoistic
\ dau̇-ˈi-stik
, tau̇- \
adjective
, tau̇- \
adjective
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Taoism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Taoism
: a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu that stresses living simply and honestly and in harmony with nature
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