victores

Victores is a Latin noun meaning "the victors" or "winners." It is the nominative plural of victor, a masculine noun describing a person who achieves victory in battle or competition.

From victor, vict-, "conqueror, winner," with the standard Latin plural -es ending; the singular nominative is victor, the feminine form victrix exists for "female victor," and victoria denotes victory itself.

In Roman culture, victors were celebrated in various ways, including triumphs and public monuments; victores could refer to multiple generals or athletes who attained victory. The word can occur in inscriptions praising victorious campaigns or in poetry.

Victrix is the feminine counterpart; Victoria is the personification and goddess of victory in Roman religion and the later personification in Latin and other languages. The word also informs modern names and titles.

In contemporary contexts, victores may appear in academic discussions of Latin language and Roman religion, and as a proper name for teams, organizations, or works that evoke victory. It remains primarily a linguistic term rather than a distinct historical entity.