Champion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃæm.pi.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Champion is a noun meaning An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
Meaning
An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
More Meanings
- Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
- Someone who fights for a cause or status.
- Someone who fights on another's behalf.
- (botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.
- (attributive) Acting as a champion; having defeated all one's competitors.
- (attributive) Excellent; beyond compare.
- (predicative, Ireland, British, dialect) Excellent; brilliant; superb; deserving of high praise.
Example Sentences
champion of the poor
Emmeline Pankhurst was a champion of women's suffrage.
The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.
Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe.
Word Forms
- champions
- championing
- championed
Synonyms for champion
Depending on context, synonyms include paladin, friend, supporter, protagonist, best, defend.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prizewinning, booster, defend, supporter, fighter, hero.
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