tjurunga

/tʃuːˈrʌŋɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, a tjurunga is a sacred object or ritualistic artifact.

“The anthropologist studied the tjurunga as a symbol of the tribe’s spiritual connection to their ancestors.”

Synonyms

  • ritualistic artifact
  • sacred object

Antonyms

  • profane object
  • secular item