ecmnesia

/ɛkmˈniːziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of collective memory or shared cultural memory.

“The city’s ecmnesia of the devastating flood has been passed down through generations.”

2. noun

A phenomenon in which individuals or groups have a shared, often unspoken, understanding or knowledge of a particular event, custom, or tradition.

“The community’s ecmnesia of the local legend was evident in the way they celebrated it every year.”

Synonyms

  • collective memory
  • cultural heritage
  • shared cultural memory

Antonyms

  • individual memory
  • personal experience