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| cham·pi·on [ chámpee ən ] |
noun (plural cham·pi·ons) |
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1. supreme victor in contest: somebody who competes in and wins a contest, competition, or tournament, either alone or as a member of a team
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2. winner of show: something, e.g. an animal or plant, that wins first place in a show
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3. defender: a defender, supporter, or promoter of somebody or something
  a champion of human rights
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4. remarkable person: a personal example of excellence or achievement
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5. hero or warrior: a hero or warrior, especially a knight who fought in behalf of a monarch in former times
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transitive verb (past and past participle cham·pi·oned, present participle cham·pi·on·ing, 3rd person present singular cham·pi·ons) |
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defend: to defend, support, or promote a cause or person
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| [12th century. Via Old French, "combatant" < late Latin campion- "combatant in the arena" < Latin campus "field"] |
