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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Taoist, Taoadjective

    an adherent of any branch of Taoism

  2. Taoistadjective

    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"

  3. Taoistadjective

    of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life

Wiktionary

  1. Taoistnoun

    A follower of Taoism, the teachings of Lao Tzu.

  2. Taoistadjective

    Relating to Taoism.

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  1. taoist

    A Taoist is a follower or adherent of Taoism, an ancient philosophical and religious tradition from China that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao, translated as 'The Way', refers to the underlying natural order or principle governing the universe. Taoist philosophy teaches simplicity, humility, and the path of least resistance, while religious Taoism includes a variety of ritualistic and esoteric practices. Taoists may follow traditional Chinese practices such as feng shui, martial arts, Chinese medicine, and meditation.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of taoist in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of taoist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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