loyalist of fallen dynasty; catastrophe survivors
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
people remaining loyal to the previous dynasty after a regime change; loyalists of the fallen dynasty
literaryOften used in historical contexts discussing dynastic transitions, particularly between major dynasties like Song-Yuan or Ming-Qing transitions. Carries a connotation of steadfast loyalty and moral integrity.
After the fall of the Southern Song, large numbers of loyalists were unwilling to submit to the Yuan Dynasty.
These loyalists retreated to live in the mountains, using poetry to express their aspirations, refusing to serve the new dynasty.
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Gu Yanwu, a Ming loyalist, never served the Qing Dynasty his entire life, dedicating himself to academic writing.
noun
survivors of great upheaval or catastrophe; people left behind after war or disaster
Broader sense referring to civilian survivors of wars, natural disasters, or social upheavals. Can be used in modern contexts discussing war survivors or disaster victims.
After the great earthquake, only a few survivors remained in this city.
The living conditions of war survivors urgently need attention from the international community.
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These survivors rebuilt their homes on the ruins.
After the flood, the government properly resettled the disaster survivors.