Tao·ism
| \ ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm
, ˈtau̇- \
, ˈtau̇- \
variants:
or less commonly Daoism \
ˈdau̇-ˌi-zəm
\
\
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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taoism. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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Taoism
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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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The first known use of Taoism was in 1838
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