Насчет чемпионов - Хоу абсолютно прав. Исторически этимология этого слова - это именно воин. Вот подтверждение из Мэриам-Вэбстера:
Main Entry: cham·pi·on Pronunciation: \ˈcham-pē-ən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin campion-, campio, of West Germanic origin; akin to Old English cempa warrior Date: 13th century 1 : warrior, fighter 2 : a militant advocate or defender <a champion of civil rights> 3 : one that does battle for another's rights or honor <God will raise me up a champion — Sir Walter Scott> 4 : a winner of first prize or first place in competition; also : one who shows marked superiority <a champion at selling>
Теперь насчет power - нам наиболее подходят вот эти значения:
Main Entry: pow·er Pronunciation: \ˈpau(-ə)r\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French poer, pouer, from poer to be able, from Vulgar Latin *potēre, alteration of Latin posse — more at potent Date: 13th century 1 a (1) : ability to act or produce an effect (2) : ability to get extra-base hits (3) : capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect b : legal or official authority, capacity, or right 2 a : possession of control, authority, or influence over others b : one having such power; specifically : a sovereign state c : a controlling group : establishment —often used in the phrase the powers that be d archaic : a force of armed men e chiefly dialect : a large number or quantity
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