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totem in Arabic

طَوْطَم ṭawṭam

/ˈtəʊtəm/US/ˈtoʊtəm/

totem in Arabic: طَوْطَم (ṭawṭam). In English, totem means any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

Arabic words for totem

natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe
طَوْطَم ṭawṭam

English meaning of totem

  1. noun Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.
  2. noun The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
  3. noun A symbol or personification.
  4. noun An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

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Questions about totem in Arabic

What is the meaning of totem in Arabic?
Totem in Arabic is طَوْطَم (ṭawṭam).
ما معنى كلمة totem؟
Totem: طَوْطَم (ṭawṭam).
What does totem mean in English?
Totem means any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

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