
Survivor
Dangerous Contexts
Use 'survivor' to describe someone living through extreme events like accidents or natural disasters.

The survivors of the earthquake were rescued after three days.
Solo Implications
'Survivor' often implies being alone in facing difficulty or being the last remaining individual.

She's the sole survivor of the ancient tribe.
Survival Duration
The word doesn't specify how long someone survived, just that they continued to live.

After the shipwreck, the survivors floated for hours before help arrived.
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