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Definition survival

Etymology

From survive +‎ -al.

Noun

survival (countable and uncountable, plural survivals)

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