"race memory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: race memories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} race memory (countable and uncountable, plural race memories)
  1. (psychology) A supposed memory, present at birth, and that exists in the absence of sensory experience, that arises from the common experience of one's ancestors. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: genetic memory, racial memory
    Sense id: en-race_memory-en-noun-irsNi3Ck Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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