Meaning of the word survivors in English

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

survivors

US /sərˈvaɪ.vərz/
UK /səˈvaɪ.vəz/

Plural Noun

1.

people who remain alive after an event in which others have died

Example:
There were only a few survivors of the plane crash.
The earthquake left thousands of survivors homeless.
2.

people who continue to live or exist after a difficult experience or situation

Example:
She is a cancer survivor, inspiring many with her story.
The company was one of the few survivors of the economic downturn.
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