Word
survivor
Phoneticssur·vivor
US/sɝˈvaɪvɝ/
UK/səvˈaɪvɐ/
Definitions
01after a disaster
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person who stays alive after a dangerous event like an accident, war, or natural disaster.
n. an individual who remains alive following a specific traumatic event, disaster, or life-threatening situation.
日本語:生き残り※
“Rescue workers searched the collapsed building for any survivors of the earthquake.”
“The charity provides long-term psychological support for survivors of the conflict, helping them reintegrate into peaceful society.”
Synonyms
02coping with hardship
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. a person who is strong enough to deal with difficult situations in their life.
n. a person who demonstrates resilience and the ability to endure or overcome significant personal hardship.
“She is a real survivor who managed to build a new life after losing her job and her home.”
“Colleagues admired him as a survivor of the corporate restructuring, noting his ability to adapt to every management change.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “survivor” in context.
Verb
01. search for survivors
“Rescue teams continued to search for survivors long after the earthquake had stopped.”
verb + prep + noun
02. rescue the survivors
“The coastguard managed to rescue the survivors from the sinking vessel just in time.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. likely survivor
“In such a competitive market, only the most innovative companies are likely survivors.”
adj + noun
04. miraculous survivor
“The media interviewed the miraculous survivor who had spent three days lost in the desert.”
adj + noun
05. sole survivor
“He was the sole survivor of the plane crash that claimed the lives of everyone else on board.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. cancer survivor
“As a cancer survivor, she now dedicates her time to raising money for medical research.”
noun + noun
07. survivor of the disaster
“A memorial was built to honor both the victims and the survivors of the disaster.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“But even as the search for survivors continues, the UN is already looking towards what comes next.” “As emergency teams search for survivors, the city’s mayor reported 18 dead there late Monday.” Etymology
From survive + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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