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Definition of Taoism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Taoism

noun
 
/ˈdaʊɪzəm/,
 
/ˈtaʊɪzəm/
 
/ˈdaʊɪzəm/,
 
/ˈtaʊɪzəm/
[uncountable]
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  1. a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu
    Word Originmid 19th cent.: from 18th cent. Tao, denoting the absolute being or principle underlying the universe in Taoist thought, from Chinese dao ‘(right) way’.
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