1. the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
2. something that has survived from an earlier time

Examples

• The hiker’s survival in the wilderness for three days amazed rescuers.
• Basic survival skills include finding water and building shelter.
• The company’s survival depends on adapting to market changes.
• Only a few passengers managed survival after the plane crash.
• This old building is a survival from the colonial period.
• The survival of ancient traditions is important to the community.
• She took a wilderness survival course before her camping trip.