championship
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/ˈtʃæm.pi.ənˌʃɪp/
contest for champion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'championship' originates from the word 'champion,' which comes from the Old French 'champion,' meaning 'combatant, fighter, or warrior.'
Historical Evolution
'champion' evolved from the Latin word 'campionem,' which referred to a 'gladiator or combatant in the field.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'combatant or warrior,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a contest to determine a champion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of contests.
The team won the national championship.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35