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- DictionaryTo·tem/ˈtōdəm/
noun
- 1. a natural object or animal that is believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and that is adopted by it as an emblem.
A totem (from Ojibwe: ᑑᑌᒼ or ᑑᑌᒻ doodem) is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe, such as in the Anishinaabe clan system.
In its most specific sense, totem refers to an emblematic depiction of an animal or plant that gives a family or clan its name and that often serves as a reminder of its ancestry. The term is also used broadly for any person or thing having particular emblematic or symbolic importance.
totemism, system of belief in which humans are said to have kinship or a mystical relationship with a spirit-being, such as an animal or plant. The entity, or totem, is thought to interact with a given kin group or an individual and to serve as their emblem or symbol.
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TOTEM definition: 1. an object that is respected by a group of people, especially for religious reasons: 2. an…. Learn more.
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 totem is a guardian spirit of a particular unit of kinship or social organization such as a clan or tribe. A totem may be a species of plant, insect, animal, bird, or even a mythical entity.
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TOTEM meaning: 1 : something (such as an animal or plant) that is the symbol for a family, tribe, etc., especially among Native Americans; 2 : a usually carved or painted figure that represents such a symbol.
totem. noun. /ˈtəʊtəm/ an animal or other natural object that is chosen and respected in a particular culture as a special symbol; an image of this animal, etc. Want to learn more?
