Main Entry: ¹cham·pi·on

Pronunciation: \ˈcham-pē-ən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin campion-, campio, of West Germanic origin; akin to Old English cempa warrior

Date: 13th century

1 : warrior, fighter
2 : a militant advocate or defender <a champion of civil rights>
3 : one that does battle for another's rights or honor <God will raise me up a champion — Sir Walter Scott>
4 : a winner of first prize or first place in competition; also : one who shows marked superiority <a champion at selling>