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Taoist Definition


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Taoism
noun
    1. A Chinese philosophical system based on the teachings of Laozi (c.6c bc) and others, that advocates a life of simplicity and non-interference with the natural course of events.
    2. A religion supposedly based on this system of philosophy, but also including magic, alchemy and the worship of many gods.
Derivative: Taoist
noun, adj
    Etymology: 19c: from Chinese dao (formerly written tao) way.



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