survivor

Noun

Meaning

One who survives or outlives another person, or any time, event, or thing.

The longer liver of two joint tenants, or two persons having a joint interest in anything.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

castaway success relic survive soul alive survival fighter legacy surplus debris monster residue wreck allowance
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Antonyms

gull castaway patsy base basis core
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Hypernyms

individual person animal beast soul creature

Phrases with the word

courageous survivor persistent survivor tenacious survivor non-survivor sole survivor limb loss survivor

Examples

A 105-year-old survivor of the 1921 race massacre is the lead figure in that lawsuit. Source: Internet

Abuse survivor Tshepiso Moeti, who declined to use her real name, said she withdrew charges against her husband after a six-month wait for the courts to take action made her lose faith in the justice system. Source: Internet

A cancer survivor Jhanjhari was also associated with various media bodies including Kharupetia Press Club. Source: Internet

Account of a survivor of the biggest shipping disaster in the Second World War.) Motorbuch Verlag, 2002, ISBN 3-613-01027-5; *Die letzte Fahrt der Wilhelm Gustloff. Source: Internet

According to Stephné Jacobs, a breast cancer survivor and management board chairperson of the Reach for Recovery organisation (international breast cancer support group), educating one’s self puts you at an advantage. Source: Internet

A Boko Haram survivor, Daudu, was one of those at the prayer session to mark the second anniversary of Leah’s capture by the insurgents. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

surviving soul surviving spouse surviving wife survivor benefit survivor bias survivor guilt