Definition

A person who continues to live or exist, especially after facing difficult conditions or events.

Example

After the disaster, she was the only survivor from the group.

Conversation

Did you hear about the survivor from that plane crash last week?

Yeah, I can't believe they made it out alive!

It's incredible what some people can endure as a survivor of such events.

Absolutely, their story is really inspiring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Survivor is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or above) and "vivere" (meaning to live). The word refers to someone who continues to live or exists after a difficult situation or event.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who lives 'over' ('sur-') a challenging experience — that's why a survivor is someone who continues to live after hardship.

Visually Confused Words