totem
IPA: tˈoʊtʌm
noun
- 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.
- The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
- (figuratively) A symbol or personification.
- An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.
- A tall object resembling a totem pole.
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Examples of "totem" in Sentences
- The lodge's totem is the beaver.
- He possesses the totem of the Fox.
- He possesses the totem of the Wolf.
- He takes the symbol of Widget as his totem.
- He takes the symbol of widget of his totem.
- Aiken became the founder of the Science totem.
- He is the god of the Alorns, and his totem animal is the bear.
- He is the god of the Tolnedrans, and his totem animal is the lion.
- Chaldan is the god of the Arends, and his totem animal is the bull.
- In the case of natives, the hateful parts are projected onto the totem.
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