English word championship comes from English -ship, English champion
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ship | English (eng) | Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union. |
| champion | English (eng) | (usually, of a cause) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for. An ongoing winner in a game or contest.. Someone who fights for a cause or status.. Someone who fights on another's behalf.. Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest. (attributive) Acting as a champion; that has defeated all one's competitors.. (attributive) Excellent; beyond compare.. [...] |
| championship | English (eng) | (sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.. Defense or support of some cause.. The position of champion, or winner. |