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survival

Pronunciation: /səˈvaɪ.vəl/

The English word “survival” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
  2. Of, relating to or aiding survival.
  3. The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.
  4. A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.

Etymology

From survive + -al.

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