survivor
Americannoun
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a person or thing that survives.
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Law. the one of two or more designated persons, as joint tenants or others having a joint interest, who outlives the other or others.
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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
Example Sentences
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North’s survivors include a brother and two children.
From Los Angeles Times
But after all that, to hear her lament to Loder about living half of her life without finding true love and uncomfortably bearing her mantle as a survivor reminds us of her humanity.
From Salon
But like many survivors the BBC has spoken to, Penny is sceptical and worries there will be no accountability for those who didn't protect children like her.
From BBC
The medical charity says the humanitarian system has failed to respond to the needs of survivors, and calls for accountability and action.
From BBC
Will she get Social Security survivor benefits on my record if I die first?
From MarketWatch
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