Survivors Meaning and Definition
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Survivors
Survivors
Pronunciation
/ˈsərvɪvərz/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A person or group of people who have lived through a difficult or traumatic experience, and have emerged with the strength and resilience to continue living.
Examples
- The survivors of the war were hailed as heroes.
- The community rallied around the survivors of the natural disaster.
Synonyms
- Victim
- Survivor
Antonyms
- Victor
- Perish
Etymology
The word “survivor” comes from the Old English words “sur” meaning “to endure” and “vivor” meaning “to live.”
Usage Notes
The word “survivor” is often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who has overcome a difficult situation or adversity.
Cultural References
“Survivor” has been used as a title for several books, films, and TV shows.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“Survive the night” (to last until morning) and “survival of the fittest” (the phrase coined by Charles Darwin)
Related Words or Phrases
- Patient
- Enduring
- Resilient
Collocations
- Survivor’s guilt
- Survivor’s syndrome
Frequency of Use
The word “survivor” is widely used in modern language, often in contexts related to trauma, adversity, and resilience.
Common Misspellings
- Survivour
- Surviour