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Taoist

UK/ˈdaʊɪst/ US/ˈtaʊɪst/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

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”
2.

of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life

noun

1.

an adherent of any branch of Taoism

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From Tao + -ist.

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