survivalsystem
nounUK /səˈvaɪvəl ˈsɪstəm/
US /sərˈvaɪvəl ˈsɪstəm/
A set of things that help you stay alive and safe.
The game's survival system lets you find food and build a shelter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The parts of a game that track health, hunger, and safety.
In the game, the survival system warns you when your hunger is low.
3. A plan or set of tools for living through a hard time.
The campers set up a simple survival system with a fire and a water filter.
4. The natural ways an animal stays alive.
A turtle's shell is part of its survival system.