adj
Taoist
DOW-ihst
adj
1
Relating to Taoism, the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centred on living in harmony with the Tao.
"The temple follows Taoist rituals dating back centuries."
noun
1
A follower or practitioner of Taoism.
"As a Taoist, she valued simplicity and balance in daily life."
How to Use Taoist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing Taoism or a person who practises it.
Word Forms
more Taoist comparative, Taoists plural, most Taoist superlative
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Etymology
Formed from Tao plus the suffix -ist.