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How to pronounce “totem”
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Pronunciation guide for totem
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of totem with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- 7 common questions about workplace romance
who's lower on the totem pole.
- Definition summary
- 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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How to pronounce totem
7 common questions about workplace romance

who's lower on the totem pole.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “totem”
Meaning
- [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.
- The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
- (figuratively) A symbol or personification.
- An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.
- A tall object resembling a totem pole.
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