tótem — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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
tótem is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
totem — full definition
- 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.
- noun Something used as a symbol or personal emblem of a person, group, or idea.
- noun In lucid dreaming, a small object a person checks to test whether they are awake or dreaming.
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