Real-life Taoism Synonyms

Definitions for Taoism


  • (noun) philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
  • (noun) religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
  • (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