Vocabulary Spotlight
Champion
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: विजेता (Vijeta) – A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition; to support or defend a cause.
Pronunciation
[cham-pee-uhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Advocate – समर्थक (Samarthak)
Related Words
Leader – नेता (Neta)
Word Origin
“Champion” Late Latin shabd “campionem” se nikla hai, jiska matlab hota hai “fighter” ya “combatant”. Medieval English mein iska prayog hone laga aur yeh eventually “winner” aur “supporter” ka sense pa gaya.
Word Family
Noun: Champion – विजेता (Vijeta)
Verb: Champion – समर्थन करना (Samarthan karna)
Adjective: Championing – समर्थन करते हुए (Samarthan karte hue)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne school ke liye inter-school competition mein champion ban kar trophy jeeti.
– She became a champion for her school by winning the inter-school competition.
2. Unhone mahilaon ke adhikaron ke liye champion karte hue bahut se protests ko lead kiya.
– He championed women’s rights by leading numerous protests.
Cultural Note
Champion shabd ka istemaal sports, competitions, aur social causes mein bahut hi common hai. Koi bhi vyakti jo kisi issue ya cause ke liye strongly advocate karta hai use bhi champion kaha ja sakta hai.
In Context
“Champion” ka prayog aksar winner ke roop mein hota hai, lekin kisi cause ke liye advocate karne wale logon ko bhi champion kaha jata hai. Social aur political contexts mein yeh frequently use hota hai.