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Totem vs Symbolism - What's the difference?

totem | symbolism |

As nouns the difference between totem and symbolism

is that totem is any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family while symbolism is representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

totem

English

(wikipedia totem)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
  • The representation of such object or creature.
  • The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

    • Derived terms

    * totemism * totem pole * totemically

    Anagrams

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    symbolism

    English

    (wikipedia symbolism)

    Noun

  • Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
  • (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

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