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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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   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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   She is the world champion for the third year in succession. The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow. Who are the reigning European football champions? She's the women's 1500 m champion . He looks set to become world champion again this year.

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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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   She is the world champion for the third year in succession. The defending champion will play his first match of the tournament tomorrow. Who are the reigning European soccer champions? She's the women's 1500 m champion . He looks set to become world champion again this year.

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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   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.

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

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   Definition of champion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport. He became the youngest US Open champion for 88 years. They were champions at the Winter Olympics in Chamonix. The reigning champion will defend her title tonight.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of champion – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanchampion 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. Definition of champion noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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    Define champion. champion synonyms, champion pronunciation, champion translation, English dictionary definition of champion. n. 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....