This is the 889th most frequent Greek word.
survivor
The Greek word for "survivor" («επιζών») refers to someone who remains alive after an event in which others have died or suffered.
Here, 'επιζών' (survivor) is used as a noun to describe a person who survived a disaster.
Ο επιζών της καταστροφής μίλησε για τον αγώνα του.
The survivor of the disaster spoke about their struggle.
In this sentence, 'επιζώντα' (survivor) is used in the accusative case as it is the object of the sentence.
Η ταινία δείχνει την ιστορία ενός επιζώντα.
The movie depicts the story of a survivor.
The word 'επιζών' (survivor) metaphorically conveys resilience and strength in facing challenges.