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vijay

n. countable
C2 Proficiency vi·jay

n. a word from Sanskrit that means 'victory'. It is a very common name for men in India and other places where people speak Hindi or related languages.

n. a term originating from Sanskrit meaning 'victory' or 'conquest'. Primarily used as a masculine given name in South Asia, particularly within Hindu communities.


SIMPLE

Vijay won the award for his hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

The project manager, Vijay, coordinated the international teams to ensure the product launched on schedule.

COMPLEX

In many classical Indian texts, the concept of vijay transcends simple military success, often referring to a spiritual triumph over one's own internal weaknesses or ignorance.

Usage

When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.

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