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championship

n.
US //ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp// UK //tʃˈæmpiənʃˌɪp// cham·pi·onship
  1. 1 a competition (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Sport

    a large competition or series of games played to find the best player or team.

    a competition or series of contests held to determine a champion.

    Example

    The world championship will take place in Tokyo next summer.

    Example

    The national championship attracted athletes from every province, all competing for a chance to represent the country on the international stage.

  2. 2 the winner's title (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Sport

    the position or title of being the champion.

    the state or status of being a champion; the title held by a winner.

    Example

    After years of training, she finally won the heavy-weight championship.

    Example

    The team successfully defended their championship for the third consecutive year, cementing their legacy as one of the greatest in the league's history.

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  1. 3 support for a cause (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the act of supporting or defending a particular idea or person.

    the act of defending or supporting a cause, person, or principle. Uncountable in this abstract sense.

    Example

    Her championship of human rights earned her a global reputation.

    Example

    The senator's lifelong championship of environmental protection led to the passage of several landmark pieces of legislation.

  2. 4 a specific league (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate British English Sport

    a specific professional league, especially the second-highest level of football in England.

    a specific division within a professional sports league hierarchy, most notably the second tier of the English football league system.

    Example

    His team was promoted from the Championship to the Premier League.

    Example

    The Championship is often cited as one of the most physically demanding and unpredictable football leagues in Europe.

Origin

From champion + -ship.

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