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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The three main Allied victors of World War II met at Yalta in 1945 to carve new European borders after the Nazis’ defeat.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
St John’s, the wealthy college Cambridge students love to hate and last year’s victors, had come to regard headships as its birthright.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
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
They returned to the summit again until visiting City on 26 April, with Pep Guardiola's juggernauts convincing 4-1 victors during a run of 14 wins from 15 games.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
“It’s fine. We never see it on television, but the president always visits the victors before the tour to wish them luck,” I say brightly.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
