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/ˈvɪktəm/ · vic·tim
noun
- One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceived, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition. The youngest victims of the brutal war were left without homes or families.
- A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite. In ancient times, the priest would select a victim for the ritual sacrifice.
Did you know? The word 'victim' has been used in various contexts, including law, psychology, and social justice, to describe individuals who have been harmed or exploited in some way.