champion
Translation
champion, winner, advocate, supporter
Examples
She is the current world swimming champion.
She is the current world swimming champion.
He was a champion of the poor and homeless.
He was a champion of the poor and homeless.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) champion ((of sth.)) a winner of (sth.) She is the world swimming champion.
((a/the)) champion ((of sth.)) a supporter of (sth.) He was a champion of the poor.
Similar Words
winner, victor, advocate, proponent
Etymology
From Latin 'campus' (field), originally referring to a fighter in a field of combat.
Memory Tips
A champion can be a winner of a competition, or a 'fighter' for a cause.