Taoism

/ˌtaʊˈɪzəm/

Definitions of Taoism

1. noun

   philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
   synonyms: Daoism

   type of:

   philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

   a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
2. noun

   religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
   type of:

   faith, organized religion, religion

   an institution to express belief in a divine power
3. noun

   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
   synonyms: Hsuan Chiao

   type of:

   faith, religion, religious belief

   a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
4. noun

   a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
   type of:

   religious order, religious sect, sect

   a subdivision of a larger religious group