totem
to|tem /t'oʊtəm/ (totems)
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In some societies, a family's totem is the particular animal, plant, or natural object which they regard as a special symbol and which they believe has spiritual significance.
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Something that is a totem of another thing is a symbol of it. (WRITTEN)
This opera is one of the cultural totems of Western civilisation.to|tem pole (totem poles)
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A totem pole is a long wooden pole with symbols and pictures carved and painted on it. Totem poles are made by some Native American peoples and placed outside their homes.
1 [N-COUNT]
In some societies, a family's totem is the particular animal, plant, or natural object which they regard as a special symbol and which they believe has spiritual significance.
2 [N-COUNT] oft N of n
Something that is a totem of another thing is a symbol of it. (WRITTEN)
This opera is one of the cultural totems of Western civilisation.to|tem pole (totem poles)
[N-COUNT]
A totem pole is a long wooden pole with symbols and pictures carved and painted on it. Totem poles are made by some Native American peoples and placed outside their homes.