survivors
Translation
survivors
Examples
There were only a few survivors.
There were only a few survivors.
The survivors were rescued by helicopter.
The survivors were rescued by helicopter.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) survivors ((of sth.)) people who continue to live after an event The survivors of the earthquake need help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remnants, holdouts; Antonyms: victims, casualties, the deceased
Etymology
Plural form of 'survivor', from the verb 'survive' (Latin 'supervivere', 'to live beyond').
Memory Tips
This is the plural form, used when talking about more than one person who has survived an event.