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taoism

noun /tæʊɪzəm/ 3 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 8 WWF 9
Definitions
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philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

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popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic

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a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism

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religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu

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