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totem pole

to·tem pole (plural to·tem poles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. carved pole: among some Native North American peoples, a tall wooden pole carved with totems that symbolize family and historical relationships

2. hierarchy: a hierarchy, e.g. in a company or organization ( informal )

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