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survivance

/sərˈvaɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does survivance mean?

noun

The state or fact of continuing to exist or persist, especially in spite of difficult conditions. A term used in postcolonial theory to describe the survival of indigenous cultures and identities.

Example

"The community's survivance was a testament to their resilience and determination."

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