/ ˈdaʊɪzəm; NAmE ; ˈtaʊ-/ noun
[ U ] a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu
► Tao·ist / ˈdaʊɪst; NAmE ; ˈtaʊ-/ noun , adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from 18th cent. Tao , denoting the absolute being or principle underlying the universe in Taoist thought, from Chinese dao (right) way.