Taoist
/ˈtaʊ.ɪst/noun
A follower of Taoism, a Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on living in harmony with the Tao.
Did you know?The core word behind Taoist, Chinese 道 (dào), originally meant a literal 'road' or 'path' before becoming one of the most profound spiritual ideas in East Asian thought.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Chinese
Chinese
道 (dào)
“road, path, way; later, the ultimate principle or Way”
Late Imperial China
Chinese
道士 (dàoshì)
“a Daoist practitioner, religious specialist, or ritual expert”
19th Century
English
Taoist
“a follower or practitioner of Taoism”
Modern English
English
Taoist
“a follower of Taoism, especially in its philosophical or religious forms”