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survivors

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪvərz]

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Learn how to use survivors in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “disaster”

(noun) people who continue to live after a difficult or dangerous situation. When something very bad happens, like an accident or a natural disaster, survivors are those who are still alive.

Example

The survivors shared their stories of bravery after the earthquake.

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Many people sadly did not make it, and there were very few survivors left.

Example

How many survivors were there after the plane crash?

Context: “personal experience”

(noun) people who have experienced a challenging or traumatic situation but have managed to cope and overcome it. This can be related to illness, abuse, or difficult life events.

Example

The cancer survivors held a special event to celebrate their strength and courage.

Example

She is not a survivor of the situation if she hasn't faced the challenge herself.

Example

What support do survivors of trauma need to heal?

How to pronounce survivors

Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪvərz]

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