victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter v

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun the victors in the battle the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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Noun
But the real victors in Germany were the center-right Christian Democrats, who are neither pro-Nazi nor pro-Russia. Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 June 2024 The victors will be responsible for managing town funds and its approach to growth. The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024 Hunger Games fans might notice that the 50th Games, which the new novel will focus on, were the year that Haymitch Abernathy — Katniss' mentor, played by Woody Harrelson in the original films — was named victor. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Donald Trump was declared an early victor in Kentucky's primary election while President Joe Biden secured his nomination in the commonwealth Tuesday night. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for victor 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of victor was in the 14th century

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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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victor

noun
vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

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