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feminine

/ˈbiktima/

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Translation

victim

Word origin

From Latin victima ('a creature offered in sacrifice'). The same root gives English victim.

Origin: Latin
Root: victima
English cognates: victim

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralvíctimas

Examples

The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.

There were several victims in the accident.

Do not play the victim.

He feels he is a victim of circumstance.

The victim's family demanded justice.

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This word is part of lesson 12.