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cham·pi·on

champion

 
 
pronunciation:
chaem pi n
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A champion is a winner in a race, or sport, or game.
Everyone cheered for the champion as she skated back onto the ice.Our team were the champions last year, but it doesn't look like we'll win this year.
synonyms:
winner
similar words:
hero
definition 2: A champion is someone who tries very hard to help certain people or to support a certain cause.
Ms. Gates is a champion of kind treatment for animals. She gives many speeches and has written a book about animals rights. She has also given a lot of her own money to help animals.The mayor has always been a champion of the poor in the city and has worked very hard to help them.
synonyms:
advocate
similar words:
defender, patron
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