champion

cham-pi-on · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who has defeated all opponents in a competition.

  2. 2.

    To support or defend a cause or person enthusiastically.

  3. 3.

    (Informal, British dialect) Excellent; first-rate.

  4. 4.

    A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.

Forms

plural: champions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    world champion — the best in the world at something
  • •
    champion cause — to actively support a cause
  • •
    reigning champion — the current title holder

Related words

Antonyms: loser, opponent
See also: advocate, compete, victory, winner
Synonyms: advocate, defender, victor, winner

Etymology

From Old French champion, from Late Latin campio ("fighter, gladiator"), from Latin campus ("field of battle").