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Victory: meaning, definitions and examples

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victory

 

[ ˈvɪktəri ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The act of defeating an opponent in a game, match, or competition.

Synonyms

success, triumph, win

Examples of usage

  • Their victory in the final match secured the championship.
  • The team celebrated their victory with a parade.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A success or achievement in a struggle or endeavor.

Synonyms

achievement, success, triumph

Examples of usage

  • Her victory over adversity inspired others.
  • The victory of good over evil is a common theme in stories.
Context #3 | Noun

politics

A win in an election or political contest.

Synonyms

success, triumph, win

Examples of usage

  • The candidate celebrated her victory in the election.
  • The party's victory led to changes in government policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "victory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitória

🇮🇳 जीत (jeet)

🇩🇪 Sieg

🇮🇩 kemenangan

🇺🇦 перемога

🇵🇱 zwycięstwo

🇯🇵 勝利 (shōri)

🇫🇷 victoire

🇪🇸 victoria

🇹🇷 zafer

🇰🇷 승리 (seungri)

🇸🇦 نصر (nasr)

🇨🇿 vítězství

🇸🇰 víťazstvo

🇨🇳 胜利 (shènglì)

🇸🇮 zmaga

🇮🇸 sigur

🇰🇿 жеңіс (jeñis)

🇬🇪 გამარჯვება (gamardjveba)

🇦🇿 qələbə

🇲🇽 victoria

Etymology

The word 'victory' originated from the Latin word 'victoria', meaning 'conquest' or 'success'. It has been used throughout history to signify the overcoming of obstacles, whether in battles, competitions, or personal struggles. The concept of victory is often associated with glory, achievement, and the fulfillment of goals.

See also: victors.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,971, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.