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   To·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 person or thing regarded as being symbolic or representative of a particular quality or concept: "the fast food chains have become totems of Western economic development"

   Word Origin late18th century: from Ojibwa nindoodem ‘my totem’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. totemism noun
   • 2. totemist noun
   • 3. totemistic adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of the word totem, which refers to an emblematic object or symbol of a family or clan. Find out how to use totem in a sentence and explore related phrases and articles.

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   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.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › totemism-religionTotemism | Definition, Religion, Examples, Rituals, & Facts

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   Totemism is a system of belief in which humans have kinship or a mystical relationship with a spirit-being, such as an animal or plant. Learn about the types, forms, and features of totemism, and how it is found among various cultures and contexts.

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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.

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   Learn how totemism, the spiritual kinship between humans and animals or plants, was practiced by the ancient Norse and other Germanic peoples. Explore the roles of fylgjur, totem animals of warriors, and the evolutionary implications of totemism.

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   What does totem stand for?

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   What is a totem used for?

   • Totem poles are the largest, but not the only, objects that coastal Pacific Northwest natives use to depict spiritual reverence, family legends, sacred beings and culturally important animals, people, or historical events.

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   What is the definition of totem?

   • totems See word origin Frequency: A symbol, esp. one held in high regard. noun 1 0 A venerated emblem or symbol. noun 0 0 An animal, plant, or natural object serving among certain tribal or traditional peoples as the emblem of a clan or family and sometimes revered as its founder, ancestor, or guardian. noun 0 0 A representation of such an object.

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   What is the origin of the word totem?

   • The term totem is derived from the Ojibwa word ototeman, meaning “one’s brother-sister kin.” The grammatical root, ote, signifies a blood relationship between brothers and sisters who have the same mother and who may not marry each other.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOTEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A totem is an object that is respected or symbolic for a group of people, often for religious reasons. Learn how to pronounce totem and see its translations in different languages.

10. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › TotemTotemism - New World Encyclopedia

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    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.