totem

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtoʊtəm/

Etymology

From Ojibwe (o)doodem(an).

Synonyms

dreaming

clan

ceremony

sept

sign

symbol

taboo

tradition

fetish

legend

Translations

totem

totem

tótem

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Totem

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totem

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τοτέμ

ongun

toteme inanan kimse

Stammeszeichen

clan

tabou