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taoism
CIDE DICTIONARY
taoism, n.
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
taoism, n. a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Laoze (c.500 BC), advocating humility and religious piety.
Derivative
Taoist n. Taoistic adj.
Etymology
Chin. dao (right) way
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