Lao-tzu

/ˌlɑoʊ ˌtsu/
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Definitions of Lao-tzu
  1. noun
    Chinese philosopher regarded as the founder of Taoism (6th century BC)
    synonyms: Lao-tse, Lao-zi
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
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