Daoism

1 of 2

less common spelling of taoism

Taoism

2 of 2

noun

Tao·​ism ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm 

ˈtau̇-

variants or less commonly Daoism

ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm 

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

Taoist

ˈdau̇-ist 

ˈtau̇-

adjective or noun

Taoistic

dau̇-ˈi-stik 

tau̇-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Tao

First Known Use

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Daoism

• maoism
• taoism

Kids Definition

Daoism

variant of Taoism