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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[From

A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving.

(Arhaeol. & 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.

Survival of the fittest

(Biol.)

See

Natural selection

, under

Noun.

[See Survive.] A living beyond the life of another person, thing or event; an outliving.