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totemism

 

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Noun totemism has 1 sense
  1. totemism - belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem
    --1 is a kind of
    belief

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Totemism

Noun

Definition: A belief system or practice in which a group of people associates themselves with a specific animal, plant, or object as a spiritual or ancestral emblem.

Example: Aboriginal tribes in Australia often follow totemism, where they honor and identify with certain totem animals.

Noun

Definition: The system of kinship or social organization centered around totems.

Example: In some Native American cultures, totemism determines social relationships and responsibilities within the community.

Noun

Definition: A symbolic representation of a tribal or clan emblem.

Example: The intricate totem pole standing at the entrance of the village displayed the lineage and history of the community.

Noun

Definition: A logo or symbol representing a group, organization, or brand.

Example: The company's totemism featured an eagle, symbolizing strength and vision.

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