Taoist
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who follows or practises Taoism, the Chinese philosophical and spiritual tradition associated with the teachings of Lao-tzu.
“As a devout Taoist, he began each morning with a session of tai chi in the garden.”
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tao·ist
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Proper noun, vowels A, O, I, ends in T, the letter pattern resembles AORIST which is a useful comparison
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Proper noun, not valid in standard Scrabble, ST ending and common consonants otherwise
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