Synonyms

survivor

American

[ser-vahy-ver] / sərˈvaɪ vər /

noun

a person or thing that survives.
Law. the one of two or more designated persons, as joint tenants or others having a joint interest, who outlives the other or others.
a person who continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.

Other Word Forms

nonsurvivor noun
self-survivor noun

Etymology

Origin of survivor

First recorded in 1495–1505; survive + -or ²

Example Sentences

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Injured survivors have been taken to local health centres that have limited resources, another humanitarian source said.

From Barron's

Buckingham Palace in October said "their majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been and will remain with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse".

From BBC

Around 20 survivors are said to be receiving treatment in hospital.

From BBC

Alternatively, could I defer my own benefit until age 70 and continue receiving the survivor benefit until then?

From MarketWatch

“The County takes extremely seriously its obligations to provide just compensation to survivors. Preventing fraud is central to that commitment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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