Meaning of victor in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvɪktər/

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  1. Noun

    victor

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French victo(u)r or Latin victor, from vincere‘conquer’

    Definitions

    1. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
  2. 2. the contestant who wins the contest

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