Taoist adj 1: 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" 2: of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao- tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life n 1: an adherent of any branch of Taoism [syn: {Taoist}, {Tao}]
Taoism \Ta"o*ism\, n. One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state. -- {Ta"o*ist}, a. & n. [1913 Webster]