I. ˈviktə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from victus (past participle of vincere to conquer) + -or; akin to Old English & Old High German wīgan to fight, Old Norse vīg fight, Gothic weihan to fight, Old Irish fichid he fights, Old Slavic vĕkŭ strength, power; basic meaning: strength, manifestation of strength
1. : one that defeats an enemy : the winner in a battle, war, or fight
2. : the winner in a conflict or struggle : a successful contender
emerged victor at the polls
victor in a series of intramural contests
II. adjective
: victorious , triumphant
III.
Usage: usually capitalized
— a communications code word for the letter v