Taoism

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Etymology

From Tao + -ism.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /daʊɪzm̩/, /taʊɪzm̩/

Proper noun

1. A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C.E. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.
2. A religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means.
3. (Singapore) Traditional Chinese folk religion

Related terms

• tao
• Taoist

Translations

• French: taoïsme
• German: Taoismus, Daoismus
• Portuguese: taoismo
• Russian: даоси́зм
• Spanish: taoísmo

Translations

• Russian: даоси́зм
• Spanish: taoismo

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