🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

우승자

Pronunciation / Transliteration: u-seung-ja

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Winner/ˈwɪn.ər/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"경기의 우승자는 상금을 받았습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that wins something, especially a prize or competition.

    "The winner of the race received a trophy and a cash prize."
  2. 2

    A person who achieves success in a particular field or activity.

    "She is a winner in the business world, known for her innovative ideas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'winner' originates from the Old English 'winnan', meaning 'to strive' or 'to labor'. It evolved through Middle English as 'winnen', which referred to gaining or acquiring something, and by the late 14th century, it took on the modern sense of someone who wins a contest or competition.

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