Meaning & Definition of word "Championship"
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Championship
/ˈʧæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
noun:
- 1. A competition to determine a champion in a particular sport or activity.
- Example: The athletes trained hard for the upcoming championship.
- 2. The title or status of being a champion.
- Example: She won the championship in her weight class for three consecutive years.
- 3. A series of contests held to determine a winner.
- Example: The championship will be held over the next three weekends.
- 4. The act of supporting or advocating for someone or something.
- Example: His championship of the environmental cause earned him respect.
Etymology
Derived from 'champion' + '-ship', where 'champion' comes from Latin 'campionem', meaning 'a fighter or warrior'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
world championship:
A global competition to determine the best in a particular sport or discipline.
national championship:
A competition within a country to determine the best.
local championship:
A competition on a regional or community level.
Related Words
champion:
A person who has defeated all opponents in a competition.
competitor:
A person who competes with others in a contest.
trophy:
An award for winning a competition.
Slang Meanings of championship
Meaning: Champs
Example Sentence: We're heading to the champs this weekend to watch the finals.
Meaning: Title match
Example Sentence: The title match will decide who takes home the championship belt.