totemism

totemism Definition

to·tem·ism (tōt′əm iz′əm)

noun

belief in totems and totemic relationships
the use of totems to distinguish kin or descent groups
social customs based on this

totemism Related Forms

to′·tem·ist noun to′·tem·is′tic adjective

Browse dictionary entries near totemism

‹ totem pole
‹ totem
‹ tote board
‹ tote bag
‹ tote
‹ totaquine
‹ totally
‹ totalizer
‹ totalize
‹ totalizator

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