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totem in Dutch

totem in Dutch is totem — totem means an animal, plant, or natural object treated as a sacred emblem of a family, clan, or tribe, believed to have a spiritual connection to that group.

totem in Dutch

totem
noun
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

What does "totem" mean?

  1. noun An animal, plant, or natural object treated as a sacred emblem of a family, clan, or tribe, believed to have a spiritual connection to that group.
    "The eagle was the totem of her grandmother's clan."
  2. noun Something used as a symbol or personal emblem of a person, group, or idea.
    "The old typewriter sat on his desk as a totem of his writing career."
  3. noun In lucid dreaming, a small object a person checks to test whether they are awake or dreaming.
    "In the film, the character spins a small top as his totem to check if he's still dreaming."
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totem in a sentence

  • The eagle was the totem of her grandmother's clan.
  • Each family in the village claimed a different animal as its totem.
  • The old typewriter sat on his desk as a totem of his writing career.
  • In the film, the character spins a small top as his totem to check if he's still dreaming.

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What is "totem" in Dutch?

"totem" in Dutch is totem. totem means: An animal, plant, or natural object treated as a sacred emblem of a family, clan, or tribe, believed to have a spiritual connection to that group.

How do you use "totem" in a sentence?

Example: "The eagle was the totem of her grandmother's clan." In Dutch, "totem" is totem.

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