champion
/ˈtʃæmpiən/
Meanings
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noun
A person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or combat.
- "Mike Tyson was the undisputed champion of the heavyweight boxing division."
- "The champion team won the championship title."
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noun
A person who defends or protects a cause or another person.
- "Martin Luther King Jr. was a champion for civil rights."
- "My older brother is a champion for his little sister."
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verb
To defend or support a person or cause.
- "The lawyer championed her client's case in court."
- "Students championed their teacher for Teacher of the Year."
Pronunciation
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/ˈtʃæmpiən/
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/ˈtʃæmpiən/
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Synonyms
paladin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with championchampagne , champ , camp , champaign
Variants
List of all variants of champion that leads to same resultchampion , champions , championed , championing , co-champion , co-champions , cochampion , cochampions
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).championed (past tense of 'champion'), championing (present participle of 'champion')
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French word 'champioun' meaning 'fighter' or 'combatant'.
Trivia
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The term 'champion' has been used in various sports since the Middle Ages.
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The first recorded use of the term 'champion' in English was in the 13th century.
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The term 'champion' is derived from the Old French word 'champioun', meaning 'fighter' or 'combatant'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
competition: A contest or race between individuals, teams, or organizations, in which the victor is awarded a prize.
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contender: A person who competes or is in competition with another person.
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victor: A person who wins a contest or competition.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'champion' has been used extensively in literature, sports, and popular culture. In sports, a champion is someone who has won a competition. In literature, the term 'champion' can refer to a character who defends a cause or another person. In music, there are songs about champions and being a champion. In art, there are paintings and sculptures of champions.
How to Memorize "champion"
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visualize
- Imagine a person wearing a championship belt or holding a trophy.
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associate
- Associate the word 'champion' with the word 'fighter' or 'winner'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Champions Can Make People Jump' to remember the word.
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