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totemite

American  
[toh-tuh-mahyt] / ˈtoʊ təˌmaɪt /

noun

  1. totemist.

Etymology

Origin of totemite

First recorded in 1900–05; totem + -ite 1

Example Sentences

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Again, almost invariably the totemite shows some respect towards his totem, refraining, for instance, from slaying and eating the totem-animal, unless it be in some specially solemn and sacramental way.

From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)

Then the master of the ceremonies rubs the stomach of each totemite with the little stones, and says, "You have eaten much food."

From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)

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