noun

victory

victory, win, triumph

The team celebrated their victory.

The team celebrated their victory.

It was a great victory for our country.

It was a great victory for our country.

((a victory)) ((over sb./sth.)) a success in a fight or competition against (sb./sth.) They won a victory over the champions.

Synonyms: triumph, win, success; Antonyms: defeat, loss

From Latin 'victoria' (victory), which comes from 'vincere' (to conquer).

Think of the 'V' for victory sign. The gesture of making a V with your fingers represents 'victory'.

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