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   Cham·pi·on

   /ˈCHampēən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports: "a champion hurdler" Similar winnertitleholderdefending championgold medalistprizewinnercup winnervictorconquerorvictor ludorumtitlistinformal:champtop dognumber one
   • 2. a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else: "a champion of women's rights" 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. support the cause of; defend: "priests who championed human rights"

   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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › championChampion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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

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

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   someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition: an Olympic champion. She is the world champion for the third year in succession. The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow.

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

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   A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight. ...a former Commonwealth champion. Kasparov became world champion. ...a champion boxer and skier. If you are a champion of a person, a cause, or a principle, you support or defend them.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › championChampion Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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

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

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

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

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    noun. /ˈtʃæmpiən/. /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)

11. 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.