survivance

/sərˈvaɪvəns/
noun
  1. The act or process of surviving, especially in a way that involves active resistance, resilience, and cultural continuity.
    • The festival celebrated the survivance of traditional music and dance.
    • Survivance is more than just staying alive—it means thriving and maintaining one's identity.
    • The author wrote about Indigenous survivance in the face of colonization.
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