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
Commentary: Merged into Sense 1
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
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
Commentary: Merged with Sense 3
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
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
Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)
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