Subsister (Noun)
Meaning
One who lives through affliction; "the survivors of the fire were taken to a hospital".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The subsister of the hurricane was left with nothing but the clothes on her back.
- After the war, the subsister was awarded a medal for her bravery in the face of adversity.
- The subsister of the earthquake was still shaken by the experience months later.
- The subsister of the famine was grateful for the food and shelter provided by the aid organization.
- The subsister of the tsunami was one of the few who managed to escape the devastating wave.