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Definition of vitoria

vitoria

/vɪˈtɔːriə/
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vitoria Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city in northern Spain that serves as the de facto capital of the Basque Autonomous Community and the province of Álava.

2

A major coastal city and the capital of the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil, primarily situated on a small island within a bay.

3

A decisive 1813 battle during the Peninsular War, in which allied British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces led by the Duke of Wellington defeated the French army near the Spanish city.

Example

"Beethoven's composition 'Wellington's Victory' was written to commemorate the allied triumph at the Battle of Vitoria."

Word Nuance & Usage

In English texts, the unaccented spelling 'Vitoria' typically refers to the city in northern Spain (officially Vitoria-Gasteiz), while 'Vitória' (with an acute accent) refers to the Brazilian state capital.

• Rhymes for vitoria

• Nearby Words

vitebsk
vitex
vitis
vitoria
vitoria da conquista
vitriol
vitriolic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese words for 'victory' (from Latin 'victoria'). The Spanish city was founded as 'Nueva Victoria' in 1181 by King Sancho VI of Navarre to celebrate a military triumph.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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