survivors
Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪvərz]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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