English Explanatory Dictionary

totem pole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Native American sculpture found in the Pacific Northwest, made by carving trees, and usually displaying symbolic figures that represent clan lineage, cultural beliefs, or historical events.
  2. A hierarchy or ranking of importance.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

totem pole totem poles

Derived words

high on the totem pole low on the totem pole
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