victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
Synonyms of victornext
: 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
Despite the significant tax liability associated with winning Survivor 50, the victor will still take home more than $1 million in after-tax earnings. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The victor now gets possession of a Vedder guitar, which the Padres will bring back to Petco Park after taking all six games against the Mariners. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 The victor, former prosecutor Clay Fuller, fits the latter mold and is the odds-on favorite to win a full term in the northwest Georgia seat. Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026 Kendrick won, for sure—to the victor go the spoils. Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for victor

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 21 May. 2026.

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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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