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survivor

[ ser-vahy-ver ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that survives.
  2. Law. the one of two or more designated persons, as joint tenants or others having a joint interest, who outlives the other or others.
  3. a person who continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.

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Other Words From

  • nonsur·vivor noun
  • self-sur·vivor noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of survivor1

First recorded in 1495–1505; survive + -or 2

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