SURVIVOR

survivor

(noun) an animal that survives in spite of adversity; “only the fittest animals were survivors of the cold winters”

survivor

(noun) one who outlives another; “he left his farm to his survivors”

survivor, subsister

(noun) one who lives through affliction; “the survivors of the fire were taken to a hospital”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

survivor (plural survivors)

One who survives.

(figuratively) A person who is able to endure hardship.

Synonyms: trooper, tough cookie

One who knew a specific decedent.

Source: Wiktionary


Sur*viv"or, n.

1. One who survives or outlives another person, or any time, event, or thing. The survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequious sorrow. Shak.

2. (Law)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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