/viˈvɑ̃/ or /viˈvɑnt/ (UK) /vɪˈvɑ̃/ or /vɪˈvɑnt/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose death is not known to have occurred, especially one whose disappearance has been reported, but no body has been found.

“The authorities were searching for the last known vivant of the ill-fated expedition.”

2. noun

A living person, often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to someone who is still alive, especially when the focus is on their living status rather than their actions or characteristics.

“The vivants of the community came together to support the ailing artist.”

3. adjective

Alive; living; still existing.

“The vivant spirit of the city was palpable in the bustling streets.”