Champion
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpiːən/
Champion (noun)
- a person or team that wins a competition or contest.
- someone who strongly supports or fights for a cause or idea.
Examples
- The champion received a gold medal.
- Every champion trains hard to succeed.
Common collocations: defending champion, world champion, reigning champion, champion of justice, champion for change
Champion (verb)
- to actively support or defend a person, cause, or idea.
Examples
- They champion the rights of the underprivileged.
- She champions new educational initiatives.