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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 › 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.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › championchampion - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 14, 2024 · An ongoing winner in a game or contest. The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger. Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest. Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe. Someone who fights for a cause or status.

4. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › championChampion - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Detailed Meaning of 'champion' When someone champions something, they take a proactive stance and work diligently to promote or advance its interests. This can involve speaking out in favor of a particular belief or principle, taking action to support a group or individual, or fighting for the rights and well-being of others.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › champion_nchampion, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun champion mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun champion. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. champion has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › champion_2champion verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of champion verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.wordsmyth.netchampion | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Definition of champion. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › championCHAMPION | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   CHAMPION definition: a person or animal that wins a competition. Learn more.