Synonyms for

Survivors

Verb / sɜ:ˈvaɪvɜ:z / Another word for survivors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who has survived a dangerous or difficult situation

Synonyms & similar words

survivor subsister victims heroes winners champions fighters conquerors saviors escapers escapees recipients patients endurers perseverers overcomers sustainers holders bearers keepers maintainers preservers

Synonyms by register

Formal

beneficiaries heirs successors

Informal

leftovers the ones who made it the remaining ones

Literary

the living the enduring

Antonyms

victims casualties losers failures departed deceased

Common collocations

  • survivors of the accident
  • nuclear survivors
  • child survivors
  • survivors guilt
  • lone survivor
  • ship survivors
  • survivors of the war

Word family

noun survivor
verb survive
adjective surviving

Usage note

Often used in contexts of disaster, war, or hardship. Can sometimes imply a sense of guilt or responsibility for those who did not survive.

Example sentences

  1. The survivors of the earthquake were found alive after three days.
  2. My grandmother is a survivor of breast cancer.
  3. The survivors of the plane crash were taken to the hospital.
  4. The survivors of the fire were left with nothing.
  5. The survivors of the war were honored for their bravery.

Quotes

  • The survivors are those who refused to die.
  • The survivors are the ones who know how to live.
  • Survivors are warriors who have faced their greatest fears and won.

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