1. the state or condition of being a survivor, especially of a disaster or traumatic event
2. the right of a surviving joint owner to take ownership of property upon the death of the other owner
Usage: legal
3. the probability or rate of survival in a population over time
Usage: statistics; demographics

Examples

• The support group helped her cope with cancer survivorship.
• Survivorship guilt is common among disaster survivors.
• The deed included a clause establishing survivorship rights.
• Joint tenancy with right of survivorship protects the surviving spouse.
• Researchers studied survivorship patterns in the elderly population.
• The insurance company calculated survivorship rates for different age groups.
• Long-term survivorship care focuses on quality of life after treatment.