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

[ Syn: taoist ]

of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life

[ Syn: taoist ]

an adherent of any branch of Taoism

[ Syn: taoist , tao ]