Champion

Definition

Champion is a noun, verb, and adjective. As a noun, it refers to a person who has won a competition or holds a title, or one who vigorously supports a cause. As a verb, it means to support or defend a cause or person strongly. As an adjective, it describes something as excellent or first-rate.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiən/
• Respelling: CHAM-pee-uhn

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiən/
• Respelling: CHAM-pee-uhn

Etymology

The word "champion" originates from the Latin "campio," meaning "fighter" or "combatant." It entered Middle English through Old French "champion," which referred to a person who fights or defends a cause, eventually encompassing the sense of a titleholder in competitions.

Derivatives

• Championship (noun)
• Championing (verb)
• Championless (adjective)
• Superchampion (noun)
• Championly (adjective, rare)

Synonyms

• Winner
• Defender
• Advocate

Antonyms

• Loser
• Opponent
• Adversary

Usage

The term "champion" is commonly used in sports, competitions, and advocacy contexts to refer to those who excel or defend a cause. For example, "She is the national champion in tennis," or "He championed environmental causes."

Related Terms

• Titleholder: A person who holds a championship or title.
• Victor: A person who wins a contest or battle.
• Supporter: A person who advocates for or supports a cause.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person who has won a competition or holds a championship title: Used to describe someone who has achieved victory in a contest.
  • Example: "The team emerged as the champion of the tournament."
• A defender or advocate of a cause: Describes someone who actively supports or defends a particular cause or group.
  • Example: "She was a champion for human rights."

Verb

• To support or advocate for a cause: Means to defend, promote, or stand up for something or someone.
  • Example: "He championed the rights of workers."

Adjective

• Excellent or first-rate: Used to describe something or someone as of high quality or achievement.
  • Example: "She made a champion effort in solving the problem."