totem

A noun referring to an object, often an animal or plant, that serves as the emblem or symbol of a family, clan, or tribe, especially among certain indigenous peoples, representing kinship or spiritual connection.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее объект, часто животное или растение, который служит эмблемой или символом семьи, клана или племени, особенно у некоторых коренных народов, представляя родство или духовную связь.esObjeto, a menudo un animal o planta, que sirve como emblema o símbolo de una familia, clan o tribu, especialmente entre algunos pueblos indígenas, representando parentesco o conexión espiritual.frObjet, souvent un animal ou une plante, servant d'emblème ou de symbole pour une famille, un clan ou une tribu, notamment chez certains peuples autochtones, représentant une parenté ou un lien spirituel.deEin Objekt, oft ein Tier oder eine Pflanze, das als Emblem oder Symbol einer Familie, eines Clans oder eines Stammes dient, besonders bei manchen indigenen Völkern, und Verwandtschaft oder spirituelle Verbundenheit ausdrückt.ptObjeto natural ou imagem que serve como emblema ou símbolo de uma família, clã ou tribo, especialmente entre povos indígenas, representando parentesco ou ligação espiritual. Também pode designar uma coluna ou poste esculpido com esses símbolos.zh指被某些民族（尤其是原住民）视为家族、氏族或部落象征的物体，常为动物或植物，代表血缘或精神联系。arاسم يشير إلى كائن، غالبًا حيوان أو نبات، يُتخذ رمزًا أو شعارًا لعائلة أو عشيرة أو قبيلة، خاصة لدى بعض الشعوب الأصلية، ويمثل قرابة أو صلة روحية.

1. Clan or tribe symbol B2 formal

   An object, such as an animal or plant, that serves as the emblem or symbol of a family, clan, or tribe, especially among Indigenous peoples of North America.

   • The eagle is a common totem for many Native American tribes.
   • Each clan has its own totem that represents its ancestral lineage.
   • The totem pole displayed the family's totem animals.

   ruТотемestótem (símbolo de clan o tribu)frTotem (symbole de clan ou de tribu)deTotemptTotemzh图腾arطوطم

   Synonyms: badgecrestembleminsigniasymbol

2. Symbolic representation B2 formal

   Any object or emblem that serves as a symbol of a group, idea, or principle.

   • The flag became a totem of national pride.
   • For the team, the mascot was a totem of good luck.
   • The statue was a totem of peace and unity.

   ruСимволestótemfrTotem symboliquedeSymbolptSímbolozh象征arرمز

   Synonyms: badgecrestemblemiconinsigniamascotrepresentationsymboltoken

• totems plural form
• totems' possessive plural form
• totem's possessive singular form