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totemic

/toʊˈtɛm.ɪk/
to · tem · ic
Adverb:totemically
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totemic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a totem or totemism.

Example

"The anthropologist documented how the bear served as a central totemic figure for the northern clan."

2

Serving as a revered symbol, emblem, or iconic representation of a particular group, movement, or concept.

Example

"The historic shipyard held a totemic status in the industrial identity of the coastal city."

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• Nearby Words

totally
tote
totem
totemic
totes
totter
tottery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'totem' and the suffix '-ic'. The root 'totem' comes from the Ojibwe word 'odoodem', meaning 'his kinship group' or 'his clan mark'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Totemic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/totemic
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