n. [ From Survive. ] 1. A living or continuing longer than, or beyond the existence of, another person, thing, or event; an outliving. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Arhaeol. & Ethnol.) Any habit, usage, or belief, remaining from ancient times, the origin of which is often unknown, or imperfectly known. [ 1913 Webster ]
The close bearing of the doctrine of survival on the study of manners and customs. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Survival of the fittest. (Biol.) See Natural selection, under Natural. [ 1913 Webster ]