totem

• Objeto, 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.

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.

1. Clan or tribe symbolB2formal

   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.

   tótem (símbolo de clan o tribu)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbadgecrestembleminsigniasymbol

2. Symbolic representationB2formal

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

   tótem

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbadgecrestemblemiconinsigniamascotrepresentationsymboltoken