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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Survival

/sẽrv-īv'-əl/ · Sur·viv·al · IPA /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/
01 n. A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving.
  1. 1.
    A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving.
  2. 2.
    Any habit, usage, or belief, remaining from ancient times, the origin of which is often unknown, or imperfectly known.(Arhaeol. & Ethnol.)
    “The close bearing of the doctrine of survival on the study of manners and customs.” — Tylor.
Phrases & compounds
Survival of the fittest — See Natural selection, under Natural.