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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.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.

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

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   3 days ago · 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.

5. 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)

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

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   1. a. a person who has defeated all others in a competition: a chess champion. b. ( as modifier ): a champion team. 2. a. a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc. b. ( as modifier ): a champion marrow. 3. a person who defends a person or cause: champion of the underprivileged.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_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 champion of the poor all her life. See champion in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: champion.