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Meanings of champion in English

Portuguese
perito
Catalan
as
Spanish
as

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

perito
Portuguese
seguidor
Catalan
aficionat
Spanish
aficionado

A person who backs a politician or a team etc.

seguidor
Portuguese
herói
Catalan
lluitador
Spanish
héroe

Someone who fights for a cause.

herói
Portuguese
campeão
Catalan
campió
Spanish
campeón

Someone who has won first place in a competition.

campeão
Usage of champion in English
1
Dennis said on Eurosport: It's a dream come true being world champion.
The Guardian
2
The goal: to champion the causes and people creating a brighter future.
News.com.au
3
He's absolutely done it in a perfect way, said the triple champion.
Reuters
4
The funeral of former world rally champion Colin McRae takes place today.
The Irish Times
5
Fashion designer Denise L'Estrange-Corbet wants to promote and champion New Zealand-made products.
Radio NZ
6
However, that feeling wore off and I developed into quite a champion.
The Guardian
7
The new US Open champion, Naomi Osaka, is a more fluid case.
The Guardian
8
It's a human reaction, said the German, also a four times champion.
Reuters
9
The champion does not begin his defence as the clear favourite, however.
The Guardian
10
Worthy, important causes will surface without a champion equal to their measure.
Wired
11
Meanwhile a Vodafone spokesman said As the customer champion, we welcome competition.
News.com.au
12
Nevertheless, the 2013 U.S. Open champion was delighted with his day's work.
Reuters
13
He married South African former national swimming champion Charlene Wittstock in 2011.
Reuters
14
Romain Desgranges of France took the Lead season champion title for men.
Rock and Ice Magazine
15
The political parties will fight to champion it at the next election.
The Guardian
16
Kenseth wound up the season in second, 19 points behind champion Johnson.
Reuters
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