Noun has 1 sense

• taoist(n = noun.person) tao - an adherent of any branch of Taoism;


Derived form noun taoism₁, noun taoism₂, noun taoism₃, noun taoism₄

Adjective 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;