collective memory

Examples (10)

• The museum was built to preserve the nation's collective memory of the war.
• Folktales and songs are an important part of a community's collective memory.
• Events like the Great Famine are deeply etched in the collective memory of the Irish people.
• Each generation reshapes the collective memory to fit its own narrative.
• Without memorials, the collective memory of past sacrifices could fade.
• Historians study how media influences a society's collective memory.
• The moon landing became a powerful moment in the global collective memory.
• The internet has fundamentally altered how our collective memory is formed and stored.
• Her personal stories contributed to the family's overall collective memory.
• Politicians often appeal to the collective memory to unite the public.