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totem Synonyms
Another word for totem
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• noun (Context 1)
A person, object, or concept that is venerated as a representation or symbol of a particular quality, ideology, or group.
Usage Example
"For many early pioneers of computing, the garage workshop became a cultural icon of innovation."
Strong
icon
emblem
talisman
Weak
mascot
• noun (Context 2)
A natural object, plant, or animal believed by a particular society or indigenous group to have spiritual significance and adopted by it as an emblem of kinship or ancestry.
Usage Example
"The raven serves as an important ancestral emblem for several clans along the Pacific Northwest coast."
Strong
emblem
symbol
Weak
insignia
• noun (Context 3)
A carved or painted image, sculpture, or pole representing a sacred ancestral emblem or spirit.
Usage Example
"The museum's central hall features a towering wooden carving carved from a single cedar trunk."
Strong
carving
effigy
Weak
statue
monument
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Totem. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/totem