Taoism is a Chinese religious philosophy which believes that people should lead a simple honest life and not interfere with the course of natural events.
Taoism in British English
(ˈtaʊɪzəm)
noun
1.
the philosophy of Lao Zi that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
2.
a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao Zi but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery
Derived forms
Taoist (ˈTaoist)
noun, adjective
Taoistic (Taoˈistic)
adjective
Taoism in American English
(ˈdaʊˌɪzəm; ˈtaʊˌɪzəm)
noun
a Chinese religion and philosophy reputedly founded by Laotzu, that advocates simplicity, selflessness, etc., in conformity with the Tao
Derived forms
Taoist (ˈTaoist)
noun, adjective
Taoistic (Taoˈistic)
adjective
Word origin
Tao + -ism
Examples of 'Taoism' in a sentence
Taoism
'Ever since Luke wrote his paper on " Taoism, Zen and Analysis", Tim has been acting as if he'd been converted to astrology.