champion

[ˈtʃæmpiən]

champion Definition

  • 1a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports
  • 2a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else
  • 3to support, defend, or fight for a cause or person

Using champion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "champion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Serena Williams is a tennis champion.

  • Example

    He was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

  • Example

    She champions the rights of marginalized communities.

  • Example

    The senator champions environmental protection.

champion Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for champion

Idioms Using champion

  • to strongly support and promote a particular cause or idea

    Example

    She has been a champion of women's rights for many years.

  • to support and fight for a particular cause or issue

    Example

    The organization is dedicated to championing the cause of animal welfare.

  • to be impatient or eager to do something

    Example

    The team was championing at the bit to start the game.

Phrases with champion

  • a person who has won a championship at the highest level of a particular sport or game

    Example

    He became the world champion in chess at the age of 22.

  • a person who fights for the rights and welfare of ordinary citizens

    Example

    Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as a champion of the people.

  • a person who fights for fairness and equity in legal matters

    Example

    The lawyer was known as a champion of justice for his work on civil rights cases.

Origins of champion

from Old French 'champiun', from Latin 'campio', meaning 'gladiator, fighter'

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Summary: champion in Brief

A 'champion' [ˈtʃæmpiən] is a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition, especially in sports. It can also refer to a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else. Examples include 'Serena Williams is a tennis champion' and 'She champions the rights of marginalized communities.' 'Champion' extends into phrases like 'world champion,' and idioms like 'be a champion of something,' denoting strong support.

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