Taoism

n.

1.

One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.

Noun	1.	Taoism - a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
	2.	Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
	3.	Taoism - 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 Synonyms: Hsuan Chiao
	4.	Taoism - philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events Synonyms: Daoism

religious order, religious sect, sect, Tao, Taoist