champion-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: title-holder, winner of a competition, a hotshot who excels

Commentary: CHAMPION[+entity][+animal][+contestant][+winner][+human/+livestock/+racehorse/+show]

Examples:
He was the heavyweight champion of the world for five years.
John's champion bull took a blue ribbon at the county fair.
That stallion looks like a true champion.
Our team is the champion of our regional division this year.
Sally has bred a number of dogs who were champions at international shows.
Little Johnny was the champion of the national spelling bee.
She finished her routine like a true champion, even after falling down on the ice.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4

Sense Number 2: Placeholder: Do Not Choose

Commentary: Merged into Sense 1

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 3: supporter, advocate of something or someone

Commentary: CHAMPION[+entity][+human][+supporter][+advocate]
NOTE: refers to one who advocates or helps a cause or person

Examples:
He has always been a champion of women's rights.
One of the original champions of civil rights died today at the age of 92.
We need to find a champion for our cause within the town council.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3

Sense Number 4: Placeholder: Do Not Choose

Commentary: Merged with Sense 3

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 5: a great warrior, fighter who defends someone

Commentary: CHAMPION[+entity][+person][+defender][+warrior]
NOTE: implies a heroic warrior who defends or fights on behalf of someone/something.
NOTE: a specific and limited use of Sense 3
NOTE: somewhat rare and old-fashioned usage

Examples:
The bold young knight was the princess's champion and rescued her from the dragon.
The boy loved reading the old folk tales and legends of the great Norse champions who fought battles with monsters and trolls.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 6: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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