The winner in a contest; one who gets the better of another in any struggle; esp., one who defeats an enemy in battle; a vanquisher; a conqueror; -- often followed by at, rarely by of.

one who governs himself by his vision and promises regardless of circumstances (John 10:10); the one who wins.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

the contestant who wins the contest

someone who has won a battle.