survival
Pronunciation:
/sɚˈvaɪvəl/noun
Definitions
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
Example: His survival in the open ocean was a miracle; he had fully expected to die.
(as a modifier) Of, relating to or aiding survival.
Example: His survival kit had all the things he needed in the wilderness.
The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.