noun
- a person who has defeated all others in a competition
- a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else
verb
- to fight or argue for; to support or defend
adjective
- holding first place in a competition; winning
Examples
- She became the tennis champion after winning the tournament.
- The boxer defended his title as heavyweight champion.
- He was a champion of civil rights throughout his career.
- The senator championed the new education bill.
- They championed environmental protection in their community.
- The champion team celebrated their victory.
- She has always been a champion of women’s rights.
- The organization champions causes for underprivileged children.