time out of mind

noun phrase

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Indigeneity is by definition site-specific—a statement of cultural continuity between a particular place and its people for time out of mind. Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time out of mind was in the 15th century

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“Time out of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20out%20of%20mind. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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