totemist (Meaning)
Wordnet
totemist (n)
a person who belongs to a clan or tribe having a totem
Webster
totemist (n.)
One belonging to a clan or tribe having a totem.
Synonyms & Antonyms of totemist
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totemist Sentence Examples
- As a totemist, she believed that her clan's animal spirit protectively watched over her.
- The totemist faith taught that spiritual beings resided within objects or animals and could be invoked for assistance.
- The indigenous tribe's totemist beliefs influenced their hunting practices, honoring the animals they preyed upon.
- Totemist rituals involved elaborate dances and costumes designed to mimic their protective animal spirits.
- The totemist organization provided a social structure for the community, with each clan identifying with its unique animal symbol.
- Anthropologists studied the totemist practices of ancient cultures to gain insights into their beliefs and worldview.
- The totemist concept of spiritual connection to nature played a vital role in the tribe's environmental stewardship.
- The totemist shrine housed sacred objects associated with the animal spirits, becoming a focal point for ceremonies.
- Modern art often incorporates totemist elements, referencing the symbolic connections between humans and the natural world.
- Totemist beliefs continue to resonate with contemporary societies, offering a sense of belonging and cultural identity.
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a person who belongs to a clan or tribe having a totemOne belonging to a clan or tribe having a totem.
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As a totemist, she believed that her clan's animal spirit protectively watched over her.
The totemist faith taught that spiritual beings resided within objects or animals and could be invoked for assistance.
The indigenous tribe's totemist beliefs influenced their hunting practices, honoring the animals they preyed upon.
Totemist rituals involved elaborate dances and costumes designed to mimic their protective animal spirits.
