victor

Definitions

vict (conquered) + -or (one who) = the one who has conquered, the winner. More formal and literary than 'winner'; common in 'the victor of the war,' 'emerge as victor.'

Common Collocations

• 1.ultimate victor最终的胜利者
• 2.clear victor明显的赢家
• 3.victor of the war战争的获胜者
• 4.emerge as victor成为赢家

Example Sentences

• 1.

  History is usually written by the victors.

• 2.

  She emerged as the clear victor in the debate.