mascot
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmæsˌkɑt// UK //mˈæskɒt// mas·cot
n. a person, animal, or object that is chosen to represent a group and bring them good luck. You often see them at sports games or representing a brand.
n. an animal, person, or object adopted by a group as its representative symbol and believed to bring good luck. Often used in the context of sports teams, military units, or corporate branding.
The team's mascot is a friendly lion.
The university chose a local wolf as their mascot to represent the strength and unity of the student body.
While originally rooted in superstitious beliefs about luck, the modern mascot serves primarily as a focal point for communal identity and a versatile tool for commercial marketing.