Totemism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Totemism :  (noun)

1: belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem

Based on WordNet 2.0

Totemism : \To"tem*ism\, n. 1. The system of distinguishing families, clans, etc., in a tribe by the totem.

2. Superstitious regard for a totem; the worship of any real or imaginary object; nature worship. --Tylor.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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