Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sole-survivor
noun
/soʊl səˈvaɪvər/
Definition
The only person remaining alive after a catastrophic event.
Examples
- The plane crash left one sole-survivor, who was rescued by a passing ship.
- After the shipwreck, he was the sole-survivor of the crew, clinging to a piece of debris.
Meaning
A sole-survivor is an individual who is the lone survivor of an incident, such as an accident or disaster, where others have perished.
Synonyms
- Last man standing
- Only survivor
- Single survivor
