Meaning of the word survivor in English

What does survivor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

survivor

US /sɚˈvaɪ.vɚ/

UK /səˈvaɪ.vər/

a person who continues to live after an event that could have killed them

Example:

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She was the sole survivor of the plane crash.

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He is a cancer survivor, having beaten the disease twice.

Synonym:

rescaped remnant relict survivor

a person or thing that has continued to exist despite difficult conditions

Example:

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The old building is a survivor from the 19th century.

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This ancient tree is a true survivor, having withstood countless storms.

Synonym:

relic vestige remnant