championship
1. [ noun ] the status of being a champion
Synonyms: title
Examples:

"he held the title for two years"

Related terms: high_status triple_crown triple_crown
2. [ noun ] the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms: patronage backing backup
Examples:

"his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

Related terms: blessing support back
Similar spelling:   champion_lode