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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. 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.

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

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   champion (of something) a person who fights for, or speaks in support of, a group of people or a belief. She was a long-term champion of animal rights and environmental protection.

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

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   noun. someone who fights for a cause. synonyms: fighter, hero, paladin. see more. noun. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. synonyms: admirer, booster, friend, protagonist, supporter. see more. verb. protect or fight for as a champion. synonyms: defend.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › championCHAMPION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   someone who supports, defends, or fights for a person, belief, or principle: a champion of human rights. See also. reigning champion. champion. verb [ T ] uk / ˈtʃæmpiən / us. to support, defend, or fight for a person, belief, or principle: She championed the cause of free speech.

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

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   3 days ago · 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.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanchampion 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 basketball champions a champion jockey/boxer/swimmer, etc. the reigning champion (= the person who is champion now) Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.