Survivor

usgb/sərˈvaɪvər/Volume
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Dangerous ContextsPlay
Use 'survivor' to describe someone living through extreme events like accidents or natural disasters. SlideThe survivors of the earthquake were rescued after three days.
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Solo ImplicationsPlay
'Survivor' often implies being alone in facing difficulty or being the last remaining individual. SlideShe's the sole survivor of the ancient tribe.
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Survival DurationPlay
The word doesn't specify how long someone survived, just that they continued to live. SlideAfter the shipwreck, the survivors floated for hours before help arrived.