folk memory
The term "folk memory" refers to the shared recollections and traditions that define the identity and heritage of a community or culture.
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Definition
C1Cultural Heritage
(academic)The collective knowledge and traditions passed down through generations within a community.
Example
- Folk memory keeps the stories of our ancestors alive, even in the absence of written records.
C1Sociology
(academic)The shared beliefs and stories that help define a group's identity and heritage.
Example
- The festival is a celebration rooted in folk memory, reflecting centuries-old traditions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "folk memory":
folk songfolk musicfolk etymologyfolk artfolk medicineoral historyold wives' tale