champion

champion

noun

Definition of CHAMPION

1

the person who comes in first in a competition <the champion of the national spelling bee>

Synonyms champ, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner

Related Words cochampion, cowinner; placer; finalist, quarterfinalist, semifinalist; medalist (or medallist), prizewinner; megastar, star, superstar; world-beater

Near Antonyms loser

2

a person who actively supports or favors a cause <she's the biggest champion of budget reform in the Congress>

Synonyms advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Related Words loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart; adherent, cohort, disciple, follower; interpreter; applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms enemy, foe, rival; belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms adversary, antagonist, opponent