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totem — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • kiosk noun A small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items.
  • totem 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.

Senses

totem is used for these senses in English:

  • kiosk A similar unattended stand for the automatic dispensing of tickets, etc; an e-kiosk.
  • 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.
  • totem pole (sculpture) A Native American sculpture found in the Pacific Northwest, made by carving trees, and usually displaying symbolic figures that represent clan lineage, cultural beliefs, or historical events.

kiosk — full definition

  1. noun A small stall or booth, often open on one side, used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or similar small items.
  2. noun A freestanding, unstaffed machine used for tasks like buying tickets or checking in.

totem — full definition

  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.
  2. noun Something used as a symbol or personal emblem of a person, group, or idea.
  3. noun In lucid dreaming, a small object a person checks to test whether they are awake or dreaming.

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