adj
Taoist
DOW-ihst
Taoist (adj) means relating to Taoism, the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centred on living in harmony with the Tao. Example: “The temple follows Taoist rituals dating back centuries.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Taoists
- Comparative
- more Taoist
- Superlative
- most Taoist
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Etymology
Formed from Tao plus the suffix -ist.
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What does “Taoist” mean?
The word “Taoist” means relating to Taoism, the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centred on living in harmony with the Tao. In plain terms, describing Taoism or a person who practises it.
How do you pronounce “Taoist”?
“Taoist” is pronounced DOW-ihst (/ˈdaʊɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “Taoist” in a sentence?
Here is “Taoist” used in a sentence: “The temple follows Taoist rituals dating back centuries.”
What part of speech is “Taoist”?
Depending on how it is used, “Taoist” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Taoist” have?
“Taoist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Taoism, the Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centred on living in harmony with the Tao.
