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victor

/ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A name for both males and females. Originally, a Latin name meaning 'victor' or 'conqueror'.

    - "Victor is the name of my victorious grandfather."
    - "The victor in the race received a trophy."
    - "My pet dog's name is Victor."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

conqueror , winner
Rhymes
Words rhyming with victor
actor , bactor , cataract , decimate , editor , insect , jubilee , libretto , nibbler , octopus , patriot , quitter , sector , sequel , super , tact , victual , whittler
Homophones
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  1. victim (en) : A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

  2. victual (en) : Food and provisions for a ship or an army.


Variants
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victor , victors , Victor , Victor Emmanuel I , Victor Emmanuel II , Victor Emmanuel III , emerge the victor , Bourgeois , Léon Bourgeois , Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois , Léon-Victor-Auguste Bourgeois , Broglie , Louis de Broglie , Louis-Victor-Pierre-Raymond de Broglie , Cousin , Victor Cousin , Debs , Eugene V. Debs , Eugene Victor Debs
Forms
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Verb: To conquer or defeat, Plural: Victors


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'victorious'.


Trivia
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  1. The name Victor has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since at least the 13th century.

  2. In ancient Rome, a victor in the games was awarded an olive wreath.

  3. Victor is the name of the main character in the popular video game 'Victor Vran'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Triumph: A feeling or expression of victory or triumph. It can also refer to a public celebration of a victory.

  2. Conqueror: A person who has conquered or subdued a people, territory, or domain.

  3. Victory: The action or fact of defeating an opponent or competitor, or the state of having won a contest or battle.


Culture
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In literature, Victor is a popular name for characters, such as Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein'. In music, there is a band called 'Victor' known for their punk rock music. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures featuring victors or depicting the concept of victory.

How to Memorize "victor"

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    - Visualize a person standing tall and proud, holding a trophy or a flag, symbolizing victory.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name Victor with the concept of victory or triumph.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Victor is a Victorious Conqueror'.


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