English Dictionary
Definition of “victor”
victor (ˈvɪktə
)
Definitions
noun
- a person, nation, etc, that has defeated an adversary in war, etc
- ((as modifier) ⇒
the victor army
- the winner of any contest, conflict, or struggle
Word Origin
C14: from Latin, from vincere to conquer
Victor (ˈvɪktə)
Definitions
noun
- communications a code word for the letter a code word for the letter v
Usage examples
`The victor would emerge stronger than either, and free from doubt,' said Gandalf.
J.R.R. Tolkien, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)(Maintain your belief that conflict is a healthy spur to higher performance; let the victor get the spoils.
Business Today (2001)He remains the likely victor ; the opposition Labour Party has been unable to capitalize on shrinking support for his ruling Likud.
Globe and Mail (2003)Apart from the tournaments which turn into one-man (or one-woman) processions, there is always a victim to go along with the victor.
Independent (1999)He was after all the victor writing his version of history for posterity.
Martin Allen, THE HITLER-HESS DECEPTION (2003)
