Victoria
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- proper noun
- /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
- Literature
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Victoria
- Often represented in ancient art, Victoria is shown holding a laurel wreath as a sign of victory.
Examples
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The one and only Victoria, named after... The Roman goddess of victory.
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In the 100 years since the Victoria Cross was created for valour and extreme courage beyond that normally expected of a British soldier in face of the enemy, only 1,344 have been awarded.
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I would have understood his action if, in addition to the D.S.O. And M.C., he had been awarded the V.C. Which stands, as you may know, for Victoria Cross and is awarded for valor.
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Many statues of Victoria can be found throughout Europe, honoring the goddess of triumph.
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In ancient Rome, Victoria was worshipped as a powerful symbol of success in battle.
Synonyms
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7.1
A winged Greek goddess of victory
Compounds
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The largest lake in Africa between Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania that feeds the Nile
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6.6
A British medal that people in the military receive for great bravery in battle
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A very large, famous waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia
A very large freshwater lake in Africa also called Lake Victoria that feeds the Nile
A light sponge cake with two thin layers and jam between them, usually sprinkled with sugar
A light cake made from two sponge layers sandwiched with jam and usually cream
- Canadian
A public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24 to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday
Surface Forms
Etymology
Victoria was the Roman goddess whose name is the Latin victoria, meaning 'victory'. Think of her as a winged figure for winning, which is why her name simply means the same as our word 'victory'.