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totem
[toh-tuhm]
noun
a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group.
an object or natural phenomenon that a family or descendant group considers themselves closely related to.
a representation of a natural object, animate being, etc., that serves as the distinctive mark or emblem of a clan, family, or group.
anything serving as a distinctive, often venerated, emblem or symbol.
totem
/ ˈtəʊtəm, təʊˈtɛmɪk /
noun
(in some societies, esp among North American Indians) an object, species of animal or plant, or natural phenomenon symbolizing a clan, family, etc, often having ritual associations
a representation of such an object
totem
An animal, plant, or other object in nature that has a special relationship to a person, family, or clan and serves as a sign for that person or group.
Other Word Forms
- totemic adjective
- subtotem noun
- ٴˈٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of totem1
Word History and Origins
Origin of totem1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
“If they lose, it gets crushed by this massive new pneumatic press, then ground up and put into the bottom of the totem for next year,” McCabe said, a smile on his face.
Rebellion — the movie can confuse first-time viewers who assume that all masterpieces must be swaggering, visionary totems.
Today, Vessel USA manufactures some of Architectural Pottery’s original designs as new generations of consumers discover the planters, pots and totems that still stand as visual signatures of midcentury modernism.
Politically, we live in volatile times, which makes the hair-trigger Trump a perfect totem for our unpredictable age.
In that way, like other fake populist and charismatic leaders, Trump is a symbol, totem, and hero who they can live through vicariously.
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