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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"Young cancer survivors have many more decades of life to live," she said.
From Science Daily
It’s a sentiment that resonates with fire survivors: Tavangarian says he’s received considerable interest from other property owners in the Palisades looking to rebuild their houses.
From Los Angeles Times
I’m experiencing survivor’s guilt and anxiety about going back after so much has changed.
From MarketWatch
A pragmatist and political survivor, Larijani is a former nuclear negotiator whose daughter studied in the U.S.
Appearing in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing, and neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors who have come forward so far.
From BBC
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