survivor
/səˈvaɪvə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: survivors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
Noun
Examples
From this moment on, I choose to live not as a victim, but as a survivor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who is able to endure hardship.
Noun
Examples
I'm a survivor. We're a dying breed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “survivor” mean?
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.
Is “survivor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.