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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 in English. Find out how to use champion in different contexts, such as sports, politics, or fashion, with examples and collocations.

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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.

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   noun. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place: the heavyweight boxing champion. Synonyms: victor, winner. Antonyms: loser. anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show.

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

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   CHAMPION meaning: 1. someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a…. Learn more.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › champion_1champion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈtʃæmpiən/ a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport. the world/European/national/Olympic champion. the defending champion (= the person who was champion the last time and is trying to be champion again) the reigning champion (= the person who is champion now) the world basketball champions.

8. 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.