Ta·o·ism
noun/ˈdaʊɪzəm/, /ˈtaʊɪzəm/
/ˈdaʊɪzəm/, /ˈtaʊɪzəm/
[uncountable]- a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu
道家 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’.