totem

Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
  3. (figuratively) A symbol or personification.
  4. An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.
  5. A tall object resembling a totem pole.

Synonyms

dreaming
B2
clan
B2
ceremony
B2
sept
37k
sign
A2
symbol
B2
taboo
C2
tradition
B2
fetish
C2
legend
B2
Translations

totem
totem
tótem
totem
tòtem
Totem
totem
totem

τοτέμ

ongun

toteme inanan kimse

Stammeszeichen

clan
tabou
Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtoʊtəm/
Etymology

From Ojibwe (o)doodem(an).

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