1. actively supporting or defending a cause, person, or principle
Usage: present participle of champion

1. the act of actively supporting or defending a cause, person, or principle
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She is championing environmental protection in her community.
• The senator spent years championing civil rights legislation.
• His championing of workers’ rights made him popular with unions.
• The organization is championing education reform nationwide.
• They are championing the cause of affordable healthcare.
• Her championing of local artists helped revitalize the downtown area.
• The championing of new technologies requires significant investment.