Victor: meaning, definitions and examples

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victor

[ ˈvɪktər ]

Noun

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person's name

Victor is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'victor, conqueror'. It is a popular name in many countries and has been used by numerous historical figures.

Examples of usage

Victor Hugo was a famous French writer.
My friend's name is Victor.

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sports

In sports, a victor is the person or team that wins a competition or game.

Synonyms

champion, winner.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
victor	This term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who has won in a competition, battle, or conflict. In the end, he stood alone as the victor. The battle was fierce, but only one nation emerged as the victor.
winner	This is a general and widely used term to describe someone who has won a game, contest, or competition. It can be used in both casual and formal settings. She was the clear winner of the game. The winner of the raffle will be announced soon.
champion	This word is commonly used in sports and competitions to describe someone who has achieved a high level of success or has won an important title or series of competitions. She is the reigning tennis champion. The team celebrated their championship win.

Word

Description / Examples

victor

This term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who has won in a competition, battle, or conflict.

In the end, he stood alone as the victor.
The battle was fierce, but only one nation emerged as the victor.

winner

This is a general and widely used term to describe someone who has won a game, contest, or competition. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

She was the clear winner of the game.
The winner of the raffle will be announced soon.

champion

This word is commonly used in sports and competitions to describe someone who has achieved a high level of success or has won an important title or series of competitions.

She is the reigning tennis champion.
The team celebrated their championship win.

Examples of usage

The victor of the race received a gold medal.
The football team emerged as the victor of the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "victor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitorioso

🇮🇳 विजेता

🇩🇪 Sieger

🇮🇩 pemenang

🇺🇦 переможець

🇵🇱 zwycięzca

🇯🇵 勝者 (しょうしゃ)

🇫🇷 vainqueur

🇪🇸 vencedor

🇹🇷 galip

🇰🇷 승자 (seungja)

🇸🇦 الفائز

🇨🇿 vítěz

🇸🇰 víťaz

🇨🇳 胜利者 (shènglì zhě)

🇸🇮 zmagovalec

🇮🇸 sigurvegarinn

🇰🇿 жеңімпаз

🇬🇪 გამარჯვებული (gamarjvebuli)

🇦🇿 qalib

🇲🇽 vencedor

Etymology

The name Victor has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was a common name given to boys born into victorious families. The Latin word 'victor' means 'conqueror' or 'winner'. Over time, the name spread to various cultures and languages, becoming a popular choice for parents seeking a strong and powerful name for their sons.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,255, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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15253 optically
15254 complacency
15255 victor
15256 mechanization
15257 buddy
15258 chaste
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