Collective remembrance
Example: The museum's exhibit fosters a collective remembrance of the war.
Definition
"Collective remembrance" refers to the shared memory or common understanding of past events held by a group of people, community, or society. It involves recalling historical experiences that shape identity, values, and cultural heritage, often commemorated through rituals or public observances.
Etymology
The phrase "collective remembrance" combines 'collective,' from the Latin 'collectivus,' meaning 'gathered together,' and 'remembrance,' derived from Old French 'remembrer,' meaning 'to remember.' Together, they emphasize the act of remembering as a communal activity, highlighting how societies preserve history through shared memory.
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"Collective remembrance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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