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Taoist

//ˈdaʊɪst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to Taoism.

    "Taoist medicine follows the maxim of "first do no harm"."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life wordnet
  2. 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 wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A follower of Taoism.
  2. 2
    an adherent of any branch of Taoism wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Tao + -ist.

Etymology 2

From Tao + -ist.

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