As nouns the difference between contender and champion
is that contender is someone who competes with one or more other people while champion is someone who has been a winner in a contest.
As an adjective champion is
acting as a champion; that has defeated all one's competitors.
As a verb champion is
to promote, advocate, or act as a champion for.
As a proper noun Champion is
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contender
English
Noun
(
en noun)
Someone who competes with one or more other people
See also
* contestant
champion
Noun
(
en noun)
Someone who has been a winner in a contest.
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(rfex-sense) Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
Someone who fights for a cause or status.
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Someone who fights on another's behalf.
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Adjective
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-)
(label) Acting as a champion; that has defeated all one's competitors.
(label) Excellent; beyond compare.
Excellent; superb; deserving of high praise.
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Related terms
* championship
Verb
(
en verb)
to promote, advocate, or act as a champion for
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