Taoist

Variant of Taoism

Taoism definition

Tao·ism (do̵u′iz′əm, to̵u′-)

noun

a Chinese religion and philosophy reputedly founded by Laotzu, that advocates simplicity, selflessness, etc., in conformity with the Tao

Etymology: Tao + -ism

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