victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: 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

Synonyms of victor

Noun

• winner
• conqueror

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To the victors go the spoils, and chief among them are committee chairmanships in the House of Representatives and Senate. — Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2026

Several prominent Democratic victors, including Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton and Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El‑Sayed, took strong stances against data centers in their winning campaigns. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Already, the Democratic victors are being counseled to use their new power sparingly. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The Democratic victors in the midterm elections included people who have spent their careers treating patients, studying viruses, and solving equations. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

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

Phrases Containing victor

• emerge the victor

Rhymes for victor

• stricter
• constrictor
• predictor
• vasoconstrictor

Kids Definition

victor

noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner