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to·tem
 totem
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a natural object or living thing, such as an animal, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan because of a supposed close relationship or ancestral connection with it.
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| definition 2: |
a representation of a totem, usu. in sculpture, masks, or the like.
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| related words: |
mask |
| derivations: |
totemic (adj.), totemically (adv.) |
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