Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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).

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • C

     3

   • H

     4

   • A

     1

   • M

     3

   • P

     3

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › championChampion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › champion

   • Cached

   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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of champion as a noun, verb, and adjective, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to use champion in different contexts, such as sports, politics, or fashion.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › championCHAMPION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › champion

   • Cached

   noun. 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: victor, winner. Antonyms: loser. anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show.

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › champion

   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHAMPION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of champion as a noun, verb, and adjective, with examples of usage and common collocations. Champion can mean a winner, a supporter, or an excellent person or thing.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   Champion is a noun that means a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport. It can also mean a person who fights for or supports a group or belief. See pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › championChampion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

   www.britannica.com › dictionary › champion

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of champion as a noun and a verb, with examples and usage notes. Champion can refer to a winner of a contest, a supporter of a cause, or a fighter for justice.

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

    dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

    • Cached

    Learn the meaning of champion as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and translations in different languages. Find out how to use champion in sentences about sports, human rights, and more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishchampion verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

    • Cached

    Learn how to use the verb champion in English with this online dictionary. Champion means to fight for or speak in support of something or someone. See the word origin, synonyms and usage notes.