taoist

Noun taoist has 1 sense

• taoist(n = noun.person) tao - an adherent of any branch of Taoism;
is a member of taoism, taoism
is a kind of adherent, disciple
Derived forms noun taoism₄, noun taoism₃, noun taoism₂, noun taoism₁

Adjective taoist has 2 senses

• taoist(a = adj.pert) - 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"
• taoist(a = adj.pert) - of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life;