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tao I. \ˈtau̇, ˈdau̇\ noun (-s) Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) tao4, literally, way 1. Taoism a. : the unitary first principle from which all existence and all change in the universe spring : the unconditioned unnameable source of all reality that transcends being and nonbeing by standing above and beyond all distinctions b. : the eternal order of the universe 2. Confucianism a. : the right way of life : the path of virtuous conduct b. : the principles that govern each separate category of existence c. : the universal criterion of right and wrong : truth d. : the ultimate principle of universal reality : cosmic reason II. \ˈtau̇\ noun (-s) Etymology: Tagalog, person, man Philippines : man, peasant |