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/sərvˈaɪvəl əv ðə fˈɪtəst/ Listen

noun

Survival n.

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."

Survival of the fittest. (Biol.) See Natural selection, under Natural.

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"Survival of the fittest" Quotes from Famous Books

... whole field of labor among the colored people, while there are very many disheartening conditions and situations, especially to one who is looking for the worst, yet a fair application of the rule of science known as the survival of the fittest, must inevitably and surely work out the conclusion that these efforts of school and of church for the upbuilding and evolution of a race are to have their final reward in the accomplishment of the great ...

— The American Missionary - Volume 52, No. 3, September, 1898 • Various