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IPA transcription: ['daʊɪst]
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Noun
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an adherent of any branch of Taoism
Adjective
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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”
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of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life
Usage examples
- Music has been established as a key element of Taoist ceremony.
- Taoist levels of dietary restriction, however, are varied.
- There are also Taoist relics there.