noun
Victor
VIHK-tuh
noun
1
A person who wins a fight, contest, or struggle.
"The victor of the tournament received a gold trophy."
"History is often written by the victors."
name
1
A male given name derived from Latin, meaning "conqueror."
"They named their son Victor after his grandfather."
How to Use Victor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe winner of a contest, battle, or competition.
Common pairings
emerge victor
the victor of the war
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Etymology
From Latin victor, "conqueror," from vincere, "to conquer" — also the source of the given name Victor.