Totemic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təʊˈtɛmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Totemic is an adjective meaning Serving as, or relating to, a totem.
Meaning
Serving as, or relating to, a totem.
Example Sentences
Hunt also refused to rule out cuts to totemic Conservative pledges, including defence spending and the pensions triple lock.
The Lithuanian director escaped the Nazis and moved to New York, where he became a totemic figure for artists including Andy Warhol and John Lennon[.]
Gone is the idea of a totemic strand of DNA that extends six feet when uncoiled and stretched out in a straight line. Now, the rebooted reference resembles a corn maze, with alternative paths and side trails that allow scientists to explore a broader range of the genetic diversity found in people the world over.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include totemical, totemistic, talismanic, toponymic, tribal, emblematic.
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