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1. One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.

   Example: From this moment on, I choose to live not as a victim, but as a survivor.

2. A person who is able to endure hardship.

   Synonyms:tough cookietrooper

3. One who knew a specific decedent.

   Example: She was from a large family and had many friends, so the funeral was crowded with mourning survivors.