Synonyms of totem

Noun


1. totem, kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe

usage: a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object

2. totem, emblem

usage: emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)

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Definition and meaning of totem (Dictionary)