Champion
/ˈtʃæmpiən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who has won first place in a competition.
/ˈtʃæmpiən/
A winner of a competition.
Serena Williams is a tennis champion.
💡 Simply: A champion is someone who wins a contest or competition, like a sports game or a baking competition. They are the best!
👶 For kids: Someone who wins a game or contest!
More Examples
He's a champion for environmental causes.
How It's Used
"She's the world champion in tennis."
"He's a champion of human rights."
To actively support or defend a cause or person.
/tʃæmˈpiən/
To support or defend something.
He champions equal rights for all.
💡 Simply: To champion something is to fight for it, to be its biggest supporter, like a superhero defending their city. For example, someone might champion animal rights.
👶 For kids: To help someone or something that needs support.
More Examples
The senator champions education reform.
How It's Used
"She champions the rights of the poor."
Idioms & expressions
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A strong supporter or defender of something.
"She's a champion of environmental protection."
From Old French *champion, from Vulgar Latin *campio, from Latin campus "field". Originally referring to a combatant in a field.
Historically, 'champion' referred to a knight who fought on behalf of another.
Memory tip
Think of a 'champ' (champion) celebrating their victory.