Championship: meaning, definitions and examples
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championship
[ ˈtʃæmpɪənʃɪp ]
sports
A competition to determine the best team or individual in a particular sport or game.
Synonyms
competition, title, tournament
Examples of usage
- The championship will take place next month.
- She has won multiple championships in her career.
general
An event or contest to decide a winner in a particular field or activity.
Synonyms
competition, contest, tournament
Examples of usage
- The spelling bee championship is scheduled for tomorrow.
- The debate championship was intense.
Translations
Translations of the word "championship" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campeonato
🇮🇳 चैंपियनशिप
🇩🇪 Meisterschaft
🇮🇩 kejuaraan
🇺🇦 чемпіонат
🇵🇱 mistrzostwa
🇯🇵 選手権 (senshuken)
🇫🇷 championnat
🇪🇸 campeonato
🇹🇷 şampiyona
🇰🇷 챔피언십 (chaempieonship)
🇸🇦 بطولة (butoole)
🇨🇿 šampionát
🇸🇰 šampionát
🇨🇳 锦标赛 (jǐnbiāosài)
🇸🇮 prvenstvo
🇮🇸 meistaramót
🇰🇿 чемпионат
🇬🇪 ჩემპიონატი (chempionati)
🇦🇿 çempionat
🇲🇽 campeonato
Word origin
The word 'championship' originated in the late 18th century from the word 'champion' meaning 'a winner of first prize in a competition.' It has since evolved to represent the pinnacle of achievement in various fields, especially in sports and competitive activities.
See also: championing, champions.