English Explanatory Dictionary

championship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
  2. The position of champion, or winner.
  3. Defense or support of some cause.
name
  1. the EFL Championship (the second-highest division of English football)
  2. the Scottish Championship (the second-highest division of Scottish football)

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-championship.wav en-us-championship.ogg

Word forms

championship championships

Etymology

From champion + -ship.

Derived words

League Championship Series prechampionship
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