noun Download 🔗Share Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family. Examples : "The family crest included three animals as totems: a bear for strength, an eagle for vision, and a salmon for abundance. " culture mythology tradition religion family group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The representation of such object or creature. Examples : "The small, wooden carvings on the shelf were totems representing each member of the family. " culture mythology religion tradition art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature. Examples : "The Raven Clan's totems, passed down through generations, represent their ancestral connection to the raven spirit. " culture family mythology ritual religion tradition group society 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 spinning tops as her totems; if one keeps spinning forever, she knows she's dreaming. " mind philosophy tradition culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading