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subchampionship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsʌbˌtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

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noun

Meaning 1

A secondary or subsidiary level of competition within a larger championship structure. It signifies a championship that exists below the main or primary championship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In martial arts tournaments, there might be weight class championships. While a significant achievement, winning a specific weight class might be seen as a subchampionship compared to winning an overall “grand champion” title that pits winners from different weight classes against each other.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sub- + championship.