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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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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCHAMPION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CHAMPION definition: 1. a person, animal, or team that wins a competition: 2. someone who supports, defends, or fights…. Learn more.

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   Champion definition: a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place. See examples of CHAMPION used in a sentence.

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

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   7 meanings: 1. a. a person who has defeated all others in a competition b. (as modifier) 2. a. a plant or animal that wins.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   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; a champion sprinter/boxer/swimmer; He became the youngest US Open champion for 88 years. champion of something the heavyweight champion of the world

9. 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! ... you keep pushing to raise money. As a verb, to champion means to protect or fight for something. You champion your little brother by defending him against meanies — no matter what, you are always on his side.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishchampion verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    champion something to fight for or speak in support of a group of people or a belief. He has always championed the cause of gay rights. A local trust has been set up to champion the restoration of the landscape.

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

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    Define champion. champion synonyms, champion pronunciation, champion translation, English dictionary definition of champion. n. 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....