totem
US /ˈtoʊ.t̬əm/
UK /ˈtoʊ.t̬əm/
1.
tótem
a natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and adopted by it as an emblem.
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The tribe revered the bear as their sacred totem.
La tribu veneraba al oso como su tótem sagrado.
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Many indigenous cultures have unique totems representing their ancestry.
Muchas culturas indígenas tienen tótems únicos que representan su ascendencia.
2.
símbolo, emblema
a thing that is revered, especially as a symbol of something.
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The old oak tree became a totem of strength and endurance for the community.
El viejo roble se convirtió en un tótem de fuerza y resistencia para la comunidad.
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For many, the flag serves as a powerful national totem.
Para muchos, la bandera sirve como un poderoso tótem nacional.