victory etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English victorie, from Anglo-Norman victorie, from Old French vittorie, from Latin victoria, from victor ("conqueror")

Meaning:

• The triumph of one side over another in a conflict or competition.
• A successful achievement or outcome.

Origin:

The word "victory" originates from the Latin word victoria, which is derived from the verb vincere ("to conquer"). The term was originally associated with military triumphs but gradually came to be used more broadly to describe any kind of success or achievement.

In Roman mythology, Victoria (or Nike in Greek) was the goddess personifying victory. She was often depicted as a winged goddess holding a palm branch or a laurel wreath, symbols of triumph.

The word entered English through Old French and Middle English and has remained in use since then. It is commonly used in various contexts, including sports, warfare, politics, and everyday life.

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