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noun

  • The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present, and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.

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Berzunza is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed this month against the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature, which reviews export licenses for items protected under cultural heritage statutes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

After it was inscribed as intangible cultural heritage, the government provided free venues, allocated annual subsidies to support regular competitions, and attracted sponsorship.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

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  • collective memory
  • group identity
  • ancestral legacy
  • societal inheritance

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  • cultural amnesia
  • disposable culture
  • momentary trend

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