"Laozian" meaning in English

See Laozian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Laozian [comparative], most Laozian [superlative]
Etymology: From Laozi + -an. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Laozi|an}} Laozi + -an Head templates: {{en-adj}} Laozian (comparative more Laozian, superlative most Laozian)
  1. Of or relating to the Chinese philosopher Laozi. Related terms: Confucian, Kongzian, Hanfeizian, Mencian, Mengzian, Sunzian, Xunzian, Zengzian, Zhuangzian
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