totemistisch
totemistic; relating to totemism
English translations
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totemistic
Word details
- German meaning
- Totemistisch bezieht sich auf ein System von Glauben und Praktiken, das auf der Verehrung von Totems basiert, typischerweise Tieren oder Pflanzen, die als spirituelle Symbole oder Vorfahren einer Gruppe dienen.
- English meaning
- Totemistic refers to a system of beliefs and practices based on the veneration of totems, typically animals or plants, that serve as spiritual symbols or ancestors of a group.
- Synonym
- ahnenkultisch, symbolisch
- German example
- Die totemistischen Traditionen des Stammes spiegeln sich in ihren Schnitzereien und Ritualen wider.
- English example
- The tribe's totemistic traditions are reflected in their carvings and rituals.
Example sentences with “totemistisch”
Die Gemeinschaft hat totemistische Bräuche. (The community has totemistic customs.)
Frequently asked questions
What is totemism?
It is a belief system where a group of people identify with a specific animal or plant as their spiritual ancestor or guardian.