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Definition of victory

victory

/ˈvɪk.tə.ɹi/
vic · to · ry
Adverb:victoriously
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Plural:victories
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Adjective:victorious
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victory Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of defeating an opponent or enemy in a battle, game, competition, or election.

Example

"The debate team celebrated their hard-earned victory at the national championship."

2

A successful achievement or mastery gained in a struggle against a challenge, obstacle, or difficulty.

Example

"Developing a reliable vaccine within a single year was a major victory for modern medicine."

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• Rhymes for victory

• Nearby Words

victoriously
victoriousness
victorville
victory
victuals
vicuna
vid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'victorie', which derived from Latin 'victoria', from 'victus', the past participle of 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Victory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/victory
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