Championship
Championship
Championship (/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/), from the Middle English champion, Latin campio, and the suffix -ship denoting condition or state of being, is a term used in sports and other competitive activities to denote the highest level of competition or achievement.
Definition
A championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the best, often held annually. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the state of being a champion, or the qualities associated with being a champion.
Related Terms
- Champion: An individual or team that has won a championship.
- Competition: An event or contest in which people take part in order to establish superiority or supremacy in a particular area.
- Tournament: A series of contests involving a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize.
- Title: The status of being a champion in a particular competition.
- Victory: The act of defeating an opponent or rival.
- Defeat: The state of being defeated in a competition or contest.
Usage
The term championship is widely used in sports and other competitive activities. It is often used to refer to the highest level of competition in a particular sport or activity, such as the World Championship or the National Championship. It can also be used to refer to the title held by the winner of such a competition.
Etymology
The term championship comes from the Middle English champion, from the Latin campio, meaning "fighter", and the suffix -ship, which denotes a condition or state of being. The term was first used in the context of sports and competitions in the late 18th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Championship
- Wikipedia's article - Championship
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