noun Download 🔗Share Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family. Examples : "The eagle is the totem of our family, representing strength and freedom. " culture mythology tradition religion family group history society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The representation of such object or creature. Examples : "The small wooden bear on his desk was a totem, representing his family's connection to nature. " culture mythology religion tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature. Examples : "The Eagle Clan traces its ancestry and identity back to the eagle; the eagle is their totem. " culture mythology religion family group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams. Examples : "Maria uses a small spinning top as her totem; if it spins too long without falling in her dream, she knows she's dreaming and can try to control the dream. " mind philosophy being Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading