noun🔗ShareAny natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family."The eagle is the totem of our family, representing strength and freedom. "culturemythologytraditionreligionfamilygrouphistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe representation of such object or creature."The small wooden bear on his desk was a totem, representing his family's connection to nature. "culturemythologyreligiontraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature."The Eagle Clan traces its ancestry and identity back to the eagle; the eagle is their totem. "culturemythologyreligionfamilygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams."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. "mindphilosophybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
