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cham⋅pi⋅on⋅ship

[cham-pee-uhn-ship]
–noun
1. the distinction or condition of being a champion: to win a championship.
2. advocacy or defense: championship of the underdog.
3. championships, a series of competitions or contests to determine a champion: the tennis championships.

Origin:
1815–25; champion + -ship
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cham·pi·on·ship   (chām'pē-ən-shĭp')   
n.  
  1. The position or title of a winner.

  2. Defense or support; advocacy: her championship of the elderly and their rights.

  3. A competition or series of competitions held to determine a winner.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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