Noun: championship 'cham-pee-un,ship
- The status of being a champion
"he held the championship for two years";
- title
- A competition at which a champion is chosen
"The world chess championship was held in Moscow"
- The act of providing approval and support
"his vigorous championship of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives";
- backing, backup, patronage
Derived forms: championships
Type of: approval, approving, blessing, competition, contest, high status
Encyclopedia: Championship