Word
victor
Phoneticsvic·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɪktɝ/
UK/vˈɪktɐ/
Definitions
01a winner
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the person who wins a battle, a game, or a struggle.
n. the winner in a battle, competition, or struggle for superiority.
“The crowd cheered for the victor as he crossed the finish line.”
“History is often written by the victor, reflecting the perspectives and biases of the side that ultimately triumphed in the conflict.”
Antonyms
02the letter V
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the word used to represent the letter 'V' when speaking over a radio.
n. the standard code word for the letter V in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used to ensure clarity in voice communication.
“The pilot confirmed the coordinates by saying 'Victor' for the letter V.”
“To avoid confusion during the storm, the dispatcher spelled out the vessel's name using the phonetic alphabet, ending with 'Victor'.”
Usage
Usually capitalized in written transcripts of radio traffic.
Real-World Examples
“Young men might wrestle a greased-up pig inside Naples Cathedral, with the victor cooking the animal for supper.” “Young men might wrestle a greased-up pig inside the Naples Cathedral, with the victor cooking the animal for supper.” Etymology
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.
The word in film
Poster: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
The Victors · 1963 · War
- Directed by:
- Carl Foreman
- Starring:
- Vince Edwards, Albert Finney, George Hamilton
Carl Foreman directs this grim, panoramic World War II chronicle following a squad of American infantrymen from the invasion of Sicily to the occupation of Berlin. The title adopts an intensely ironic tone, demonstrating how the supposed victors of military conflict are spiritually scarred and degraded by the horrors of war.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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