transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌi-zəm ]
noun
also Dao·ism ˈdau̇-
Etymology: Tao
Date: 1838
1. : a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the sixth century B.C. 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
• Tao·ist -ist adjective or noun
• Tao·is·tic dau̇-ˈis-tik, tau̇- adjective