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totem [ˈtəʊtəm] n 1. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) (in some societies, esp among North American Indians) an object, species of animal or plant, or natural phenomenon symbolizing a clan, family, etc., often having ritual associations 2. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) a representation of such an object [from Ojibwa nintōtēm mark of my family] totemic [təʊˈtɛmɪk] adj totemically adv to•tem (ˈtoʊ təm) n. 1. a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group. 2. a representation of such an object or being serving as the distinctive mark of the clan or group. 3. anything serving as a distinctive, often venerated, emblem or symbol. [1750–60, Amer.; < Ojibwa ninto·te·m my totem, oto·te·man his totem] to•tem′ic (-ˈtɛm ɪk) adj.
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America belief clan column contemporary current emblem Fox Foxes foxing inexperience kin kin group kindred kinship group Loups low man modern modern-day | But, in the first place, New York was a metropolis, and perfectly aware that in metropolises it was "not the thing" to arrive early at the opera; and what was or was not "the thing" played a part as important in Newland Archer's New York as the inscrutable totem terrors that had ruled the destinies of his forefathers thousands of years ago. Of totem, I know not the meaning; but if it appertaineth in any wise to the art of Indian music, it need not be inquired after at their hands. The white satin was darkened everywhere with big brown stains, the gold threads on the crowned harp were frayed and discoloured, and the Red Bull, the totem of the Mavericks, was coffee-hued. |
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