Championship: meaning, definitions and examples

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championship

 

[ ˈtʃæmpɪənʃɪp ]

Noun
Sports
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,961, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.