Looking for the meaning of the word CHAMPION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHAMPION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Champion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (denoting a fighting man): from Old French, from medieval Latin campio(n-) ‘fighter’, from Latin campus (see camp)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtʃampɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition
Short Definition:supreme winner
Examples:- a champion hurdler
Definition:
a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause
Short Definition:fighter for a cause
Examples:- he became the determined champion of a free press
Word: Champion
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtʃampɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
vigorously support or defend the cause of
Short Definition:fight for cause
Examples:- he championed the rights of the working class and the poor
Word: Champion
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtʃampɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
excellent
Short Definition:good
Examples:- ‘Thank ye, lad,’ the farmer said. ‘That's champion.’
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