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Totem definition: a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group.. See examples of TOTEM used in a sentence.
Totemism is a relationship of spiritual kinship between a human or group of humans and a particular species of animal or plant. The totem animal or plant is generally held to be an ancestor, guardian, and/or benefactor of the human or humans in question.
noun [ C ] uk / ˈtəʊ.təm / us / ˈtoʊ.t̬əm /. Add to word list. Add to word list. an object that is respected by a group of people, especially for religious reasons: Television could be seen as a totem of modern society. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Religious objects. ankh.
A totem is any animal, plant, or other object, natural or supernatural, which provides deeply symbolic meaning for a person or social group. In some cases, totems may imbue particular person with a feeling of power and energy.
1 day ago · 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. Totemism is the belief that a group has a particular relationship to its totem, usually seeing it as a sacred ancestor, and thus subject to special ...
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. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
1. a : something (such as an animal or plant) that is the symbol for a family, tribe, etc., especially among Native Americans. b : a usually carved or painted figure that represents such a symbol. 2. : a person or thing that represents an idea. Private jets are a totem of success among extremely wealthy people. — totemic. /toʊ ˈtɛmɪk/ adjective.
