survivor

Definition

  • n. one who lives through affliction
  • n. one who outlives another
  • n. an animal that survives in spite of adversity

Word forms

Plural
survivors

Example sentences

  1. n.

    After the earthquake, the rescue team found a survivor trapped under the rubble.

  2. n.

    In the legal case, the survivor received compensation for the hardships they endured.