| Noun | 1. | Taoist - an adherent of any branch of Taoism Synonyms: Tao |
| Adj. | 1. | Taoist - of or relating to the popular Chinese religious system based on the teachings of Lao-tzu but including a pantheon of gods along with divination and magic; "Taoist temples" |
| 2. | Taoist - of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life |