/seuhr vuy"veuhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that survives.
2. Law. the one of two or more designated persons, as joint tenants or others having a joint interest, who outlives the other or others.
3. a person who continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.
[ 1495-1505; SURVIVE + -OR 2 ]