Championship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Championship is a noun meaning (sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
Meaning
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
More Meanings
- The position of champion, or winner.
- Defense or support of some cause.
Example Sentences
His championship of civil rights eventually bore fruit.
They had also dropped their championship of Jones, who had given up hope of getting his farm back and gone to live in another part of the county.
Word Forms
- championships
Synonyms for championship
Depending on context, synonyms include patronage, backing, title.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backing, patronage, title, match, soccer, football.
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