Definition

A person who is part of a group or community that has a totem, which is a symbol or object representing a clan or tribe.

Example

As a totemist, she felt a deep connection to the animal that represented her tribe.

Conversation

Did you know that my friend is a totemist?

Really? That sounds interesting! What does that mean exactly?

It means they belong to a tribe that has a specific totem that represents their clan.

That's cool! I love learning about different cultures and their traditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Totemist → The word 'totemist' is derived from 'totem' (from Ojibwe *doodem*, meaning a clan or family symbol) and the suffix '-ist' (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A totemist is someone who believes in or practices the worship of totems, which are symbolic representations of clans or families.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'totem' as a family symbol and remember that a 'totemist' is someone who is concerned with or practices beliefs related to these symbols.

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