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Synonyms & Similar Words
winner
victor
conqueror
titleholder
medalist
laureate
hero
champion
conquerer
achiever
winner
victor
conqueror
titleholder
medalist
laureate
hero
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success
superstar
prodigy
leader
pioneer
trailblazer
frontrunner
pacesetter
recordbreaker
best
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outstanding
exceptional
brilliant
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renowned
celebrated
famous
illustrious
esteemed
respected
admired
idolized
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exalted
triumphant
successful
undefeated
dominant
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supreme
preeminent
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leading
top
first
number one
Meaning of Champion
A person who has won a competition, or someone who supports or defends a particular cause or policy.
Definitions
- A person who has won a competition or contest, especially in sports
- A person who supports or defends a particular cause or policy
- A person who is a strong supporter of a particular idea or activity
Etymology of Champion
The word "champion" comes from the Old French "champion", meaning "fighter" or "warrior", which is derived from the Latin "campio", meaning "gladiator" or "fighter"
Historically, the term referred to a knight or warrior who fought on behalf of a lord or king, and later came to mean a person who won a competition or contest
Example Uses
- The boxer was a champion in his weight class, having won several titles throughout his career
- She was a champion of women's rights, working tirelessly to promote equality and justice
- The team was the champion of the league, having won the most games in the season
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
loser
defeated
failure
flop
also-ran
runner-up
nearly
almost
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unsuccessful
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conquered
overwhelmed
surpassed
outdone
outrun
outplayed
outmaneuvered
beaten
thrashed
trounced
routed
vanquished
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flopped
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