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Definition of championship

championship

/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
cham · pi · on · ship
Plural:championships
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championship Lexical Profile

championship Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A high-level contest or series of competitions held to determine the overall winner or best competitor in a sport or game.

Example

"Teams from across the country will compete in the national basketball championship next month."

2

The status, position, or title of being an overall winner or champion in a competitive field.

Example

"She successfully defended her world heavyweight championship for the third consecutive year."

3

Vigorous support, defense, or advocacy of a person, cause, or principle.

Example

"Her lifelong championship of public education earned her widespread respect among teachers and parents."

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• Nearby Words

champ
champagne
champion
championship
chan
chana masala
chance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'champion' plus the state-forming suffix '-ship'. The root 'champion' derives via Old French from Late Latin 'campio' (gladiator or combatant), ultimately from Latin 'campus' (field, especially a field of battle or athletic contest).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Championship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/championship
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