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Definition
A totem; a natural object or animal adopted by a tribe as a sacred emblem, or a pattern with special symbolic meaning.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or anthropological contexts to describe indigenous cultural symbols. While it can metaphorically refer to a modern brand logo or a symbolic icon, it retains a sense of sacredness or deep identity that distinguishes it from a simple trademark or decoration.
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This tribe treats the eagle as their totem.
Do you know what this totem represents?
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