Definitions for totemism
ˈtoʊ təˌmɪz əmtotemism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. totemismnoun

   belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. totemismnoun

   The belief that a person or group has a special mystical relationship to a totem

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1. totemism

   Totemism is a system of beliefs in which each human is thought to have a spiritual connection or kinship with another physical being, such as an animal or plant, often called a "spirit-being" or "totem." These beliefs are typically part of the religious practices of a cultural group, often with the conviction that the group shares a close relationship with the totem. This system is observed in various societies worldwide, particularly among indigenous peoples.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Totemismnoun

   the system of distinguishing families, clans, etc., in a tribe by the totem

2. Totemismnoun

   superstitious regard for a totem; the worship of any real or imaginary object; nature worship

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Totemism

   division of a race into tribes, each of which has its own Totem, or animal, as the symbol of it and the name, and as such treated with superstitious veneration, as involving religious obligation.

Matched Categories

1. • Belief

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce totemism?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say totemism in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of totemism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of totemism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=totemism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Totemism
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totemism
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Totemism
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=totemism