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totemic

[toh-tem-ik]

totemic Definition

  • 1relating to or characteristic of a totem or totems
  • 2symbolic or emblematic

Using totemic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "totemic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The totemic animal of the tribe is the bear.

  • Example

    The totemic significance of the eagle is well-known in Native American culture.

  • Example

    The company's logo has a totemic representation of a lion.

  • Example

    The totemic symbols of the ancient civilization are still studied today.

totemic Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with totemic

  • an animal that is believed to be the ancestor or guardian spirit of a particular family, clan, or group

    Example

    The wolf is the totemic animal of the tribe.

  • a symbol that represents a totem or totems

    Example

    The totemic symbol of the tribe is a stylized eagle.

  • a system of beliefs and practices based on the use of totems

    Example

    The totemic system of the indigenous people is still practiced in some parts of the world.

Origins of totemic

from Ojibwe 'dodaem', meaning 'his totem'

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Summary: totemic in Brief

The term 'totemic' [toh-tem-ik] refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a totem or totems. It can also mean symbolic or emblematic. Examples include the totemic animal of a tribe, the totemic significance of an animal in a culture, and the totemic symbols of an ancient civilization.