English / proverb
History Is Written by the Victors
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Historical accounts, documentation, and public narratives are predominantly crafted by the winning and dominant party.
In context
01
Ancient records portray the defeated tribe as merciless barbarians because history is written by the victors.
02
Scholars constantly reassess old war chronicles, knowing that history is written by the victors.
Synonyms
Winners shape truth,victor's narrative,biased historical record
Antonyms
Impartial chronicle,objective truth,voice of the oppressed
Collocations
Remember history is written by the victors,claim history is written by the victors,reflect that history is written by the victors