sirvivad
Sirvivad is a term used in speculative fiction criticism and in some ethnographic discussions to describe a social and narrative mechanism by which communities endure and rebuild after catastrophe. It denotes not a single practice but a family of strategies centered on collective resilience, mutual aid, and the transmission of practical knowledge.
Etymology and origin: The word appears to be a neologism formed from the English verb survive and
Concept and usage: In analysis, sirvivad encompasses rituals, shared myths, and decision-making processes that reinforce social
Reception and scholarship: The term remains informal and without a standardized definition. Some commentators warn that
See also: related concepts include resilience, mutual aid, social capital, disaster studies, and narrative resilience in