victor
[ˈwɪk.tɔr]masculine
The English word 'conqueror' is translated into Latin using several masculine nouns, with victor being the default form. Wiktionary also lists dēbellātor and superātor.
Meaning: someone who conquers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| victor | [ˈwɪk.tɔr] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈvik.tor] (narrow) |
masculine |
| dēbellātor | masculine | |
| superātor | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The form superātor literally means one who overcomes or rises above, derived from the verb 'superāre' to surmount or rise above.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun victor is a masculine noun. When it functions as the direct object of a sentence, the accusative singular form vīctōrem should be used. The plural form for multiple conquerors is vīctōrēs.
Did you know?
- In Roman culture, a victor in a military triumph would be crowned with a wreath of laurel leaves to symbolize their status as a conqueror.
- While 'victor' is a general term for a winner, the form dēbellātor is much more aggressive, specifically describing someone who has crushed or subdued a people through total war.
- The noun victor is formed from the stem of vincō meaning 'to conquer' combined with the suffix -tor used to denote a person performing an action.
Examples in context
- Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit.Greece, conquered, took captive her savage conqueror.This sentence uses victor to describe a savage conqueror captured by Greece.Tatoeba #711441 by zipangu, translation #711443 by zipangu
- Quisquis repulit amorem, tutus ac victor fuit.In love's war, he who flies is conqueror.This sentence uses victor in a metaphorical context regarding a war of love.Tatoeba #7054312 by iart61, translation #13078926 by carlosalberto
- Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit et artes intulit agresti Latio.Greece, once conquered, in turn conquered its uncivilized conqueror, and brought the arts to rustic Latium.This sentence uses victor to describe the person who was conquered by the arts of Greece.Tatoeba #3117270 by mhenderson5, translation #6373698 by carlosalberto
- Julius Caesar, victor magnusJulius Caesar, great conqueror
- invictus victorUnconquerable conqueror
- per voluntatem ac constantiam, invictus victor cognitus estWith his strong will and determination, he became known as the unconquerable conqueror
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are discussing a military campaign.
- GaiusGaius est victor in hoc bello.Gaius is a conqueror in this war.
- JuliaIta, sed Julia est fortior.Yes, but Julia is braver.
- GaiusTamen, victor semper laudatur.Nevertheless, a conqueror is always praised.
- JuliaVerum est, sed labor est gravis.It is true, but the work is heavy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “conqueror” translations and entries victor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries victor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
