survival Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a state of surviving; remaining alive
endurance.
noun a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
survival of the fittest; selection; natural selection.
noun something that survives

From Survive.

A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving.
(Arhæol. & Ethnol.) Any habit, usage, or belief, remaining from ancient times, the origin of which is often unknown, or imperfectly known.
The close bearing of the doctrine of survival on the study of manners and customs. Tylor.