- a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place: the heavyweight boxing champion.
- anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show.
- an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows: This dog is a champion.
- a person who fights for or defends any person or cause: a champion of the oppressed.
- a fighter or warrior.
- to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause.
- to defy.
- first among all contestants or competitors.
- first-rate.
- U.S. choreographer.
- a person who has defeated all others in a competition
- (as modifier)
- a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc
- (as modifier)
- a person who defends a person or cause
- (formerly) a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour
- first rate; excellent
- very well; excellently
- to support; defend
