victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
Synonyms of victor
: 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
The victor in November will head up an agency that regulates the home, auto and healthcare policies offered to Californians. Haley Parsley june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 While Becerra on Friday nabbed a spot in the June 2 primary and will advance to the November general election, Hilton has not officially been declared a victor by the Associated Press, as of Tuesday afternoon. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 But non-victors can be -- and people are beginning to judge Putin. David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026 If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, they will be declared the victor. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 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 17 Jun. 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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