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totem
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈtɔtɐ̃j̃/to·tem
Definition
1A natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and adopted as an emblem.
Usage examples
“The bear was the clan's sacred totem.”
“Totem poles are monumental carvings found among indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.”
Common combinations
totem poletotem animalclan totem