Synonyms for

Totem

Verb / ˈtəʊtʌm / Another word for totem — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A totem is a natural object or an animal that is believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and is adopted by it as an emblem.

Synonyms & similar words

emblem symbol mascot insignia badge crest device figure image representation logo token mark sign icon banner standard pennant

Example sentences

  1. The totem pole stood tall and proud in the village.
  2. The eagle was the totem of the tribe.
  3. The totem animal of the clan was the wolf.
  4. The totem represented the unity of the tribe.
  5. The totem was passed down from generation to generation.

Quotes

  • Nature is man's teacher. She unfolds her treasures to his search, unseals his eye, illumes his mind, and purifies his heart; an influence breathes from all the sights and sounds of her existence. - Alfred Billings Street
  • The totem poles and masks reflect the artistic and cultural heritage of the people of the Pacific Northwest.
  • The totem pole is a kind of diary in wood. It chronicles the events of a tribe.

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