champion
gb/t͡ʃˈæmpiən/ us/t͡ʃˈæmpiən/
A2
English
~ 2100
bajnok, kiáll, szorgalmaz, szószóló
NOUN
A2
1
bajnok
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the champion of [competition]
She became the national champion after winning the final match.
A döntő mérkőzés megnyerése után országos bajnok lett.
The defending champion will face a tough opponent this year.
A címvédő bajnok idén kemény ellenféllel néz szembe.
He was crowned world chess champion at the age of 22.
Learner examples
She is the champion of the race.
Ő a verseny bajnoka.
He is the world champion in boxing.
Ő a boksz világbajnoka.
Our team is the champion this year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'champion' with 'championship'. The former refers to a person, the latter to the event or title.
Meaning
winner of a competition
Collocations
world champion
|defending champion
|Olympic champion
|national champion
Synonyms
winner (A general term for someone who wins; does not necessarily suggest a formal title or ongoing status.)
Antonyms
loser (Refers to someone who did not win in a competition.)
Themes
sports
|achievement
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who wins first place in a game, race, or contest.
A person who has defeated all others in a competition or contest.
VERB
B2
2
kiáll
B1
szorgalmaz
B2
Usage pattern:
to champion [cause/idea/person]
She has long championed the rights of the disabled.
Már régóta kiáll a fogyatékossággal élők jogai mellett.
The senator championed environmental protection laws.
A szenátor szorgalmazta a környezetvédelmi törvényeket.
He champions free speech in every debate.
Learner examples
She champions equal rights for all people.
Kiáll mindenki egyenlő jogai mellett.
He champions clean energy projects.
Tiszta energiával kapcsolatos projekteket szorgalmaz.
They champion better schools for children.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'champion' (verb) with 'campaign'—both involve supporting a cause, but 'champion' emphasizes active defense and promotion.
Meaning
support a cause strongly
Collocations
champion human rights
|champion the cause
|champion reform
Synonyms
advocate (Often more formal; can refer to legal representation as well as general support.)
Antonyms
oppose (To work against or resist a cause or idea.)
Themes
advocacy
|politics
|social issues
|communication
Definition
To speak or act in support of something you believe is right.
To publicly and actively support, defend, or fight for a cause, idea, or person.
NOUN
B2
3
szószóló
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a champion of [cause/idea]
She is a champion of equal opportunities in education.
Az oktatási esélyegyenlőség szószólója.
As a champion of free speech, he spoke out against censorship.
A szólásszabadság szószólójaként felszólalt a cenzúra ellen.
They regard him as a champion of animal welfare.
Learner examples
She is a champion of children's rights.
A gyermekjogok szószólója.
He is a champion of clean water.
A tiszta víz ügyének szószólója.
They are champions of peace.
Meaning
person who supports a cause
Collocations
champion of justice
|champion of democracy
|champion of women's rights
Synonyms
advocate (Similar meaning; 'advocate' can be more formal or legal.)
Antonyms
opponent (Someone who is against the cause or idea.)
Themes
advocacy
|social issues
|politics
|communication
Definition
Someone who works hard to help or protect something they believe in.
A person who actively supports, defends, or fights for a cause or idea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
champion
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈæmpiən/
US/t͡ʃˈæmpiən/
Syllables & stress
cham - pi - on (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cham)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: champion
- Plural: champions
Verb
- Base: champion
- 3rd Person Singular: champions
- Present Participle: championing
- Past: championed
Word family
Forms
champions
noun
championing
verb
championed
verb
Core family
championship
noun B1
Expressions
champion of the underdog
1/t͡ʃˈæmpiən əv ðə ˈʌndɚdˌɔɡ/
fixed phrase
supporter of disadvantaged people
Someone who helps and supports people who have less power or chance to win.
Examples
- He has always been a champion of the underdog, fighting for those without a voice.
- As mayor, she became known as a champion of the underdog.
play the champion
1/plˈeɪ ðə t͡ʃˈæmpiən/
fixed phrase
act like a winner
To act with confidence and grace, like someone who has won.
Examples
- Even in defeat, he played the champion and congratulated his opponent.
- She always plays the champion by showing respect to others.