Betekenis van:
totem

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

Hyperoniemen

totem
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object

    Hyperoniemen


    Voorbeeldzinnen

    1. These poles, called totem poles, are thought to have been worshipped or constructed for frightening enemies.
    2. Totem poles consist of a group of figures that represent animals, birds, fish, mythological beings and supernatural beasts.