Meaning of the word "in living memory" in English

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in living memory

US /ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈmɛməri/
UK /ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈmɛməri/
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Phrase

1.

within the period of time that people can remember

Example:
It was the worst storm in living memory.
This is the first time such an event has occurred in living memory.
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