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Definition of: champion
(cham′pē·ən) noun
1. Originally, one who fights in behalf of another; one who defends a person, principle, etc.
2. The victor in an open contest.
3. Something of highest excellence; anything which has been given first prize.
—adjective Acknowledged superior to all competitors; holding the first prize, or having first excellence.
—v.t. To defend; advocate; stand up for the rights of. [<OF <LL compio, -onis fighter <L campus field]
—cham′pi·on·ess noun fem.
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