Meaning of TAOISM
| Pronunciation: | | 'taûizum
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- [n] philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
- [n] popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic
- [n] religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
- [n] Chinese Taoist sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery
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TAOISM is a 6 letter word that starts with T. |
| | Synonyms: | | Daoism, Hsuan Chiao |
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| | See Also: | | faith, faith, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory, religion, religion, religious belief, religious order, religious sect, sect, Tao, Tao, Taoist | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ta"o*ism\, n.
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the
state. -- {Ta"o*ist}, a. & n.
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