victor
noun
a person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.
victors
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pluralof victor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
In this regard, British local elections are an unusual trap in that the victors have little real authority, but voters tend to blame them for poor results anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Arsenal are now firmly cast as the villains of the Premier League title race - but this frenzied night at Brighton might just be the one that ultimately makes them victors.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Portland’s Donovan Clingan led the way with nine points for the victors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Since he won the Sixty-fifth Hunger Games when he was only fourteen, he’s still one of the youngest victors.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
