champion

/ˈt͡ʃæm.pi.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: champions · championing · championed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người chiến thắng liên tục trong trò chơi hoặc cuộc thi

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Noun

Examples

The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người đại diện cho một nhóm trong cuộc thi

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Noun

Examples

Barcelona is eligible to play in FIFA Club World Cup as the champion of Europe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Acting as a champion; having defeated all one's competitors.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động như nhà vô địch, đánh bại tất cả đối thủ

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Adjective

Examples

a champion bodybuilder

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Excellent; beyond compare.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xuất sắc, không ai sánh kịp

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “champion” mean?

An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

Is “champion” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.