survivor
word
/sɝˈvaɪvɝ/
sur-VY-vur
/səvˈaɪvɐ/
suh-VY-vuh
Definition
A survivor is someone who continues to live after a dangerous event, such as an accident, disaster, or illness. It can also refer to someone who has overcome a difficult experience.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal and figurative contexts: 'cancer survivor', 'disaster survivor', or even 'survivor of abuse.' It is neutral and widely used in media, support groups, and everyday speech.
Spanish: superviviente - sobrevivientePortuguese (BR): sobreviventePortuguese (PT): sobreviventeChinese (Simplified): 幸存者Chinese (Traditional): 倖存者Hindi: सरवाइवर - जीवित बचा व्यक्तिArabic: ناجٍ - من بقي حيًاBengali: বেঁচে থাকা ব্যক্তি - জীবিত থাকা ব্যক্তিRussian: выживший - пережившийJapanese: 生存者 - サバイバーVietnamese: người sống sótKorean: 생존자Turkish: sağ kalan - hayatta kalanUrdu: بچ جانے والا - زندہ بچنے والاIndonesian: penyintas - orang yang selamat
Example Sentences
The plane crash had only one survivor.
basic
She is a survivor of cancer.
basic
Rescue teams searched for survivors after the earthquake.
basic
After everything she's been through, she's truly a survivor.
natural
There’s a support group for survivors of trauma in town.
natural
He calls himself a survivor, not a victim.
natural