[cham-pee-uh
n] 
| 1. | a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place: the heavyweight boxing champion. |
| 2. | anything that takes first place in competition: the champion of a cattle show. |
| 3. | an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows: This dog is a champion. |
| 4. | a person who fights for or defends any person or cause: a champion of the oppressed. |
| 5. | a fighter or warrior. |
| 6. | to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause. |
| 7. | Obsolete. to defy. |