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victory

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪktəɹi/

The English word “victory” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.

interjection

  1. Used to encourage someone to achieve success, or to celebrate a success or triumph.

verb

  1. To defeat or triumph over (someone or something).

Etymology

The noun is derived from Middle English victory, victori, victorie (“supremacy, victory; a defeat or vanquishing, conquest; superior military force; might, power, strength; triumphal celebration or procession; monument commemorating a defeat; superior position, dominance; mastery; moral victory, vindication; success, triumph; redemption, salvation; resurrection of Jesus; means of achieving…

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