survivance
/sərˈvaɪvəns/
noun
- 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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