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Noun: Taoist  daw-ist or taw-ist
  1. An adherent of any branch of Taoism
    - Tao
Adjective: Taoist  daw-ist or taw-ist
  1. Of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life
    "The Taoist principles of balance and harmony influenced his lifestyle choices"
     
  2. Of or relating to the popular Chinese religious system based on the teachings of Lao-tzu but including a pantheon of gods along with divination and magic
    "Taoist temples"

Derived forms: Taoists

Type of: adherent, disciple

Part of: Taoism

Encyclopedia: Taoist