victim
Translations
- Arabic: ضحية
- Chinese (Mandarin): 受害者 / 牺牲者
- French: victime
- German: Opfer
- Hindi: पीड़ित
- Japanese: 被害者
- Korean: 피해자
- Polish: ofiara
- Portuguese: vítima
- Russian: жертва
- Spanish: víctima
- Thai: เหยื่อ / ผู้เคราะห์ร้าย
- Turkish: kurban / mağdur
- Vietnamese: nạn nhân
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Noun type
Concrete Noun: ""Victim" is a concrete noun because it refers to a person (or sometimes animal) who has suffered harm, injury, or loss as the result of an event, action, or another person’s behaviour. While the experiences (e.g., trauma or crime) are abstract, the noun "victim" names a specific, identifiable individual — thus making it concrete.
It is countable: “There were several victims of the accident.”
From Latin victima, meaning “a creature offered in sacrifice.” In English, its meaning evolved from sacrificial offering to someone who suffers harm.
Definition/s
- A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
- A person who is tricked or duped.
- A person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action, condition, or system.
Examples
- The victims of the fire were taken to the hospital.
- She became a victim of online fraud.
- He spoke out as a victim of workplace discrimination.
- The memorial honours the victims of war and oppression.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.
