totemistic
/ˌtoʊtəˈmɪstɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of totemism or totems.
- The totemistic beliefs of the tribe were passed down through generations of oral tradition.
- Totemistic art often features stylized representations of animals and plants.
- The ceremony had a totemistic quality, with participants wearing masks of their clan's sacred animal.
- Having the quality of treating something as a symbolic emblem or object of devotion.
- The fans' totemistic devotion to the team's mascot was remarkable.
- The totemistic attachment to the old building made it hard for the community to accept its demolition.
- Some brands inspire a totemistic loyalty among their customers.
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