Meaning & use
Victor
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A person who defeats an opponent or wins a struggle, contest, or war.
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The victor of the tournament received a gold trophy.
History is often written by the victors rather than the defeated.
A note on using this word
The word derives from the Latin "victor," meaning "conqueror," from the verb "vincere," "to conquer."
Words with a similar meaning
winnerchampion
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Words with an opposite meaning
loservanquished
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