- One who engages in any contest; esp. one who in ancient
times contended in single combat in behalf of another's honor or
rights; or one who acts or speaks in behalf of a person or a cause; a
defender; an advocate; a hero. - One who by defeating all rivals, has obtained an
acknowledged supremacy in any branch of athetics or game of skill, and
is ready to contend with any rival; as, the champion of England.
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