totem

1. 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.

   Totem

   тоте́мtotém

   emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)

2. The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

   a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object

3. (переносно)A symbol or personification.

4. An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.

5. A tall object resembling a totem pole.

1. Let's carve a totem pole.

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2. I'm low on the totem pole.

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3. Yuri was at the bottom of the totem pole.

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4. He thinks it's completely clear that you're higher on the totem pole.

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5. What is your totem animal?

   ruКакое ваше тотемное животное?

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