an animal that survives in spite of adversity
"only the fittest animals were survivors of the cold winters"
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
"The earthquake survivor was miraculously found alive under the rubble after being trapped for three days."
In plain English: A survivor is someone who lives through something difficult and keeps going despite it.
"The earthquake survivor was finally reunited with his family after weeks in the ruins."
Usage: Use this term to describe someone who has endured and lived through a specific disaster or illness rather than just any difficult situation. It often carries an emotional weight when referring to victims of trauma, accidents, or epidemics.
The word survivor comes from combining the verb survive with the suffix -or. It entered English to describe someone who has endured a dangerous situation or disaster.