championship
- 01 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“The world championship will take place in Tokyo next summer.”
In context“The national championship attracted athletes from every province, all competing for a chance to represent the country on the international stage.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the position or title of being the champion.
the state or status of being a champion; the title held by a winner.
Simple“After years of training, she finally won the heavy-weight championship.”
In context“The team successfully defended their championship for the third consecutive year, cementing their legacy as one of the greatest in the league's history.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“Her championship of human rights earned her a global reputation.”
In context“The senator's lifelong championship of environmental protection led to the passage of several landmark pieces of legislation.”
Antonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“His team was promoted from the Championship to the Premier League.”
In context“The Championship is often cited as one of the most physically demanding and unpredictable football leagues in Europe.”
“British sprinter Amy Hunt certainly thinks so, and it seems to be working as she's now secured two gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.”
“The title refers to the figure-skating legend and Olympian who, in the noughties, captivated the US with her performances on ice, winning a total of five world championships.”
From champion + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.