totem.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
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.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Ojibwe (o)doodem(an).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.