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champion

1

[ cham-pee-uhn ]

noun

  1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place:

    the heavyweight boxing champion.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. anything that takes first place in competition:

    the champion of a cattle show.

  3. an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows:

    This dog is a champion.

  4. a person who fights for or defends any person or cause:

    a champion of the oppressed.

    Synonyms: ,

  5. a fighter or warrior.


verb (used with object)

  1. to act as champion of; defend; support:

    to champion a cause.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. Obsolete. to defy.

adjective

  1. first among all contestants or competitors.
  2. Informal. first-rate.

Champion

2

[ cham-pee-uhn ]

noun

  1. ҴǷ· [gou, -er], 1921–80, U.S. choreographer.

champion

/ ˈʃæɪə /

noun

    1. a person who has defeated all others in a competition

      a chess champion

    2. ( as modifier )

      a champion team

    1. a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc
    2. ( as modifier )

      a champion marrow

  1. a person who defends a person or cause

    champion of the underprivileged

  2. (formerly) a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour
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adjective

  1. dialect.
    first rate; excellent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. dialect.
    very well; excellently
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to support; defend

    we champion the cause of liberty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of champion1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin 辱ō-, stem of 辱ō “combatant in an arena duel,” from West Germanic 첹辱ō- (unrecorded); equivalent to Latin camp(us) “field, battlefield” + -ō, noun suffix; compare Old English cempa “wǰ”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of champion1

C13: from Old French, from Late Latin 辱ō, from Latin campus field, battlefield
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Example Sentences

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In those circumstances, however, the French champions may just find that approach to their liking.

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Unbeaten in 23 pro fights, Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion.

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It’s the worst start ever for a reigning MLS champion.

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The visit aims to highlight the importance of communities and protecting and championing the natural environment.

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The second is the performance of Hamilton, which could turn into a major distraction if the seven-time champion cannot improve after three dismal races in Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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