Definition of champion
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a winner of first prize or first place in competition
a tennis champion
also
: one who shows marked superiority
a champion at selling
2
: a militant advocate or defender
a champion of civil rights
4
: one that does battle for another's rights or honor
God will raise me up a champion— Sir Walter Scott
champion
verb
championed; championing; champions
Definition of champion (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: to protect or fight for as a champion
championed the ladies chivalrously in the tilts
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The first known use of champion was in the 13th century
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