triumphator

noun

tri·​um·​pha·​tor

ˈtrīəmˌfātə(r)

plural -s

1

: one granted a triumph in ancient Rome

2

: one to whom an ovation is given

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from triumphatus (past participle of triumphare) + -or

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