n.
Pronunciation: ' cham-p ē - ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin campion-, campio, of West Germanic origin; akin to Old English cempa warrior
Date: 13th century
1 : WARRIOR , FIGHTER
2 : a militant advocate or defender <a champion of civil rights>
3 : one that does battle for another's rights or honor <God will raise me up a champion ― Sir Walter Scott>
4 : a winner of first prize or first place in competition also : one who shows marked superiority <a champion at selling>