kehvem
Kehvem is a term used in speculative anthropology and worldbuilding to denote a virtue of quiet endurance and communal resolve. In cultures that emphasize kehvem, individuals sustain effort and composure during hardship, resisting the impulse to display distress publicly. The concept also functions as an evaluative standard in lore, law, and education, guiding behavior in times of crisis.
Etymology and forms commonly appear in imagined linguistic histories. Kehvem is often described as deriving from
Usage and interpretation vary by context. In proverbs, kehvem is portrayed as a virtue to cultivate: “Kehvem
Cultural significance often centers on social norms and education. Kehvem may be taught in schooling, reinforced