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   champion

   /ˈtʃampɪən/

   noun

   • 1. a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition: "a champion hurdler" Similar winnertitle-holderdefending championgold medallistprizewinnercup winnervictorconquerorvictor ludorumtitlistinformal:champtop dognumber one
   • 2. a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause: "he became the determined champion of a free press" Similar advocateproponentpromoterproposersupporterstandard-bearertorchbearerflagbearerdefenderprotectorupholderbackerexponentpatronsponsorprime moverpleader forcampaigner forpropagandist forlobbyist forfighter forbattler forcrusader forapologist forapostleevangelistmissionaryboosterinformal:pluggerOpposite opponentcritic
   • ▪ a knight who fought in single combat on behalf of the monarch. historical Similar knightman-at-armswarriordefenderduellistpaladinhero

   verb

   • 1. vigorously support or defend the cause of: "he championed the rights of the working class and the poor"

   adjective

   • 1. excellent: informal, dialect British "‘Thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘That's champion.’"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a fighting man): from Old French, from medieval Latin campio(n-) ‘fighter’, from Latin campus (see camp1).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHAMPION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of champion as a noun, verb, and adjective, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to use champion in different contexts, such as sports, politics, or fashion.

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   The meaning of CHAMPION is a winner of first prize or first place in competition; also : one who shows marked superiority. How to use champion in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Champion.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHAMPION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of champion as a noun, verb, and adjective, with examples of usage and common collocations. Champion can mean a winner, a supporter, or an excellent person or thing.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHAMPION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are a champion of a person, a cause, or a principle, you support or defend them. He received acclaim as a champion of the oppressed. He was once known as a champion of social reform.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › championChampion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A champion is a winner, or someone who's really good at something. If you are a champion chess player, you are a superstar! When crowds sing Queen's "We Are the Champions" at football games, they are celebrating the fact that their team won.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishchampion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Champion is a noun that means a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport. It can also mean a person who fights for or supports a group or belief. See pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › championChampion - definition of champion by The Free Dictionary

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   1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition. 2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner: a champion at teaching. 3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person: a champion of the homeless. 4. One who fights; a warrior. tr.v. cham·pi·oned, cham·pi·on·ing, cham·pi·ons. 1.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › championChampion Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Champion definition: One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHAMPION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    a person, animal, or team that wins a competition: a boxing champion. the world champions. Fewer examples. the heavyweight champion of the world. a triple world champion. the undisputed champion. She has blossomed into a world champion. A fighter from Edinburgh is on track to become world heavyweight boxing champion. champion noun [C] (SUPPORT)

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › championchampion | meaning of champion in Longman Dictionary of...

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    Learn the meaning of champion as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and collocations. Find out how to use champion in different contexts, such as sports, politics, and social causes.