victor
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the person who wins a battle, a game, or a struggle.
the winner in a battle, competition, or struggle for superiority.
Simple“The crowd cheered for the victor as he crossed the finish line.”
In context“History is often written by the victor, reflecting the perspectives and biases of the side that ultimately triumphed in the conflict.”
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the word used to represent the letter 'V' when speaking over a radio.
the standard code word for the letter V in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used to ensure clarity in voice communication.
Simple“The pilot confirmed the coordinates by saying 'Victor' for the letter V.”
In context“To avoid confusion during the storm, the dispatcher spelled out the vessel's name using the phonetic alphabet, ending with 'Victor'.”
UsageUsually capitalized in written transcripts of radio traffic.
From a Late Latin personal name Victor, borne by several saints, from victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of victor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.