Difference between revisions of "Champion"
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(Expanded definition of the word "champion" to be consistent with its recent internal links elsewhere.) |
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| − | A '''champion''' is one that wins first place or first prize in a competition, or especially one who repeatedly wins first place or first prize in the same competition for many runnings of it. | + | A '''champion''' is one that wins first place or first prize in a [[competition]], or especially one who repeatedly wins first place or first prize in the same competition for many runnings of it. |
A champion might ''also'' be one chosen to: | A champion might ''also'' be one chosen to: | ||
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# Lead a group in rebellion. | # Lead a group in rebellion. | ||
| − | ::''[[God]] will raise me up a champion'' Sir Walter Scott | + | ::''[[God]] will raise me up a champion'' [[Sir Walter Scott]] |
Finally, a champion can be any person who make an extraordinary effort, especially if that effort makes a difference between the success or failure of an endeavor by any group of which he is a part, or even the life or death of another person. | Finally, a champion can be any person who make an extraordinary effort, especially if that effort makes a difference between the success or failure of an endeavor by any group of which he is a part, or even the life or death of another person. | ||
Revision as of 02:15, November 28, 2007
A champion is one that wins first place or first prize in a competition, or especially one who repeatedly wins first place or first prize in the same competition for many runnings of it.
A champion might also be one chosen to:
- Defend another in a trial by combat.
- Represent one of two sides in an inconclusive battle situation, in single combat.
- Lead a group in rebellion.
- God will raise me up a champion Sir Walter Scott
Finally, a champion can be any person who make an extraordinary effort, especially if that effort makes a difference between the success or failure of an endeavor by any group of which he is a part, or even the life or death of another person.
Synonyms: best, excellent
Antonyms: poorest, worst