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   champion

   /ˈtʃampɪən/

   noun

   • 1. a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition: "a champion hurdler" Similar winnertitle-holderdefending championgold medallistprizewinnercup winnervictorconquerorvictor ludorumtitlistinformal:champtop dognumber one
   • 2. a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause: "he became the determined champion of a free press" 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. vigorously support or defend the cause of: "he championed the rights of the working class and the poor"

   adjective

   • 1. excellent: informal, dialect British "‘Thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘That's champion.’"

   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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   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. Who are the reigning European football champions? Fewer examples.

4. 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. Who are the reigning European soccer champions? Fewer examples.

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

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   A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight. ...a former Commonwealth champion. Kasparov became world champion. ...a champion boxer and skier. Synonyms: winner, hero, victor, conqueror More Synonyms of champion. 2. countable noun.

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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.

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

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   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. 3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person: a champion of the homeless. 4. One who fights; a warrior. tr.v. cham·pi·oned, cham·pi·on·ing, cham·pi·ons. 1.

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

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

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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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › championCHAMPION | 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › championchampion | meaning of champion in Longman Dictionary of...

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    champion meaning, definition, what is champion: someone or something that has won a comp...: Learn more.