taoist

Noun · Adjective
US[dou-ist]/ˈdaʊɪst/2 syllables
Synonyms: Tao

Open English WordNet

Noun (1)

  1. an adherent of any branch of TaoismSynonyms: TaoType of disciple, adherentMember of Taoism

Adjective (2)

  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”Relating to Hsuan Chiao
  2. of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest lifeRelating to Daoism
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

“taoist” is listed under Taoism.

Ta′o·ism noun

One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state. — Ta′wb-a1′>′o·ist, adjective & noun

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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