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Victim: meaning, definitions and examples

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victim

 

[ หˆvษชktษชm ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

crime

A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.

Synonyms

injured party, prey, target

Examples of usage

  • The victim of the robbery was left traumatized.
  • She was a victim of domestic violence.
  • The victim's family is seeking justice.
  • The victim's identity has not been disclosed.
  • The victim's injuries were severe.
Context #2 | Noun

natural disaster

A person who suffers as a result of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake, or flood.

Synonyms

casualty, sufferer, survivor

Examples of usage

  • The victims of the hurricane were left homeless.
  • Rescue teams are searching for victims trapped in the debris.
  • The government provided aid to the victims of the flood.
  • The victims of the earthquake need medical assistance.
  • The number of victims is still being determined.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

A person who is affected by a disease, illness, or injury.

Synonyms

invalid, patient, sufferer

Examples of usage

  • The doctor treated the victim of a car accident.
  • The victim of the virus recovered after treatment.
  • Support groups are available for cancer victims.
  • The victim of the disease requires ongoing care.
  • The number of victims of the outbreak is increasing.

Translations

Translations of the word "victim" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรญtima

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคกเคผเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ korban

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตั€ั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ofiara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ขซๅฎณ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท victime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญctima

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obฤ›ลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obeลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅฎณ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพrtev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrnarlamb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒžแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vรญctima

Etymology

The word 'victim' originated from the Latin word 'victima', which means 'sacrificial animal'. In ancient Roman culture, a victim was an animal offered as a sacrifice to the gods. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to a person who suffers harm, injury, or loss. The concept of victimhood has been central to discussions of justice, crime, and human rights throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,313, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.