totem in Polish
totem in Polish 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 Polish
totem
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?
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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."
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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."
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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 Polish?
"totem" in Polish 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 Polish, "totem" is totem.
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