Championship

Definition

Championship refers to a competition or series of competitions to determine a champion in a particular sport or activity. It can also denote the position or title of champion or the act of supporting a cause with great determination.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
• Respelling: CHAM-pee-uhn-ship

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
• Respelling: CHAM-pee-uhn-ship

The pronunciation of "championship" remains consistent in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "championship" derives from the Old French term "champion," meaning "fighter or combatant," which originates from the Late Latin word "campio," meaning "gladiator." The suffix "-ship" is added to denote a state or condition, implying the status of being a champion or holding a contest to determine a champion.

Derivatives

• Champion (noun)
• Championing (verb)
• Championed (verb)
• Championships (plural noun)
• Championship-worthy (adjective)

Synonyms

• Tournament
• Contest
• Title

Antonyms

• Defeat
• Loss
• Failure

Usage

The word "championship" is commonly used in the context of sports or competitive events. For example, "The team won the national championship last year," or "He has held the championship title for three consecutive seasons." It is also used in a more figurative sense to describe strong advocacy for a cause: "She is known for her championship of human rights."

Related Terms

• Champion: A person or team that has won a competition.
• Victory: The act of defeating an opponent or enemy in a battle, game, or other competition.
• Final: The last game or match in a sports competition, which determines the champion.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A competition to determine a champion: Refers to a series of contests held to decide the winner in a particular event or sport.
  • Example: "The basketball team is preparing for the state championship."
• The title or position of champion: Refers to the honor or designation given to the winner of a contest.
  • Example: "She claimed the championship title after a tough match."
• Advocacy for a cause: Refers to strong support or defense of a cause, issue, or group.
  • Example: "Her championship of environmental issues has made her a prominent figure in the movement."