Definitions for totemic
-ˈtɛm ɪktotemic

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1. totemicadjective

   relating to totemism

   "totemic object"

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1. totemicadjective

   Serving as a totem.

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1. totemic

   A totem (from Ojibwe: ᑑᑌᒼ or ᑑᑌᒻ doodem) is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe, such as in the Anishinaabe clan system.While the word totem itself is an anglicisation of the Ojibwe term (and both the word and beliefs associated with it are part of the Ojibwe language and culture), belief in tutelary spirits and deities is not limited to the Ojibwe people. Similar concepts, under differing names and with variations in beliefs and practices, may be found in a number of cultures worldwide. The term has also been adopted, and at times redefined, by anthropologists and philosophers of different cultures. Contemporary neoshamanic, New Age, and mythopoetic men's movements not otherwise involved in the practice of a traditional, tribal religion have been known to use "totem" terminology for the personal identification with a tutelary spirit or spirit guide. However, this can be seen as cultural misappropriation.

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1. totemic

   Totemic refers to anything related to or characteristic of the totems of indigenous peoples, usually symbolizing a group, spiritual beliefs, or ancestry. A totem can be an object, animal, or plant serving as the emblem of a family, clan, or other group, and is often revered or considered sacred. Therefore, the term "totemic" often refers to symbols that hold great meaning or significance to a particular culture or group.

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1. Totemicadjective

   of or pertaining to a totem, or totemism

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1. totemicadjective

   relating to or resembling a totem or totems. regarded as being symbolic or representative of a particular quality or concept.

   That new monument is rather too totemic for my liking.

   
   

   Submitted by Soulwriter on October 7, 2021  

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How to pronounce totemic?

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How to say totemic in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of totemic in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of totemic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of totemic in a Sentence

1. Stuart Gordon:

   Sangin became fairly totemic for the British because of the number of soldiers lost.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=totemic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Totemic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totemic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totemic
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=totemic