survival

survival
sur|viv|al [ sər`vaıvl ] noun uncount **
the fact or state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions:
fight/struggle for survival: For a time the American bald eagle was in a fight for survival, but it has made a stunning comeback.
a. only before noun relating to survival:
The survival rate of patients with this form of cancer is low.
essential survival equipment
survival of the fittest
the idea that your survival depends on competing successfully within your environment with other creatures of your own type

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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