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TOTEMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to totemism

Example:

totemic object

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

totemism (belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem)

Derivation:

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

totemism (belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem)

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