Meaning & Definition of word "Survivor"

Survivor

/sərˈvaɪvər/

1. A person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.
- Example: The plane crash left only one survivor, who managed to escape the wreckage.
2. A person who copes well with difficulties in their life.
- Example: She is a true survivor, having overcome many obstacles throughout her life.
3. A member of a species that continues to exist after a mass extinction event.
- Example: The giant tortoise is a survivor of the age of dinosaurs.

Late Middle English: from the Old French 'survivre', based on Latin 'survivere' (see 'survive').

survivor's guilt:

A condition experienced by survivors of a traumatic event where they feel guilt for having survived.

survivor's journey:

The process of healing and recovery that a person undergoes after experiencing trauma.

survive:

To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

survival:

The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in challenging conditions.

Meaning: Someone who has made it through tough times.

Example Sentence: He's a real survivor after everything he went through.

Meaning: A resilient individual who bounces back from adversity.

Example Sentence: She's a tough survivor, nothing can keep her down.