Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lone-survivor

Noun
/loʊn sərˈvaɪvər/
Definition
A person or thing that remains alive after others have died or been eliminated.
Examples
  • After the disaster, he was the lone survivor of the sinking ship.
  • The documentary focused on the lone survivor of a tragic plane crash.
  • She felt like a lone survivor in a world that had moved on without her.
Meaning
The term ‘lone-survivor’ refers to an individual who is the only one to survive after a catastrophic event or situation, often implying a sense of isolation or uniqueness in their survival.
Synonyms
  • sole survivor
  • last remaining
  • only survivor