The phrase "longtime champion" refers to someone who has been consistently successful and has held a title or position of dominance for a significant period of time. Full definition
As longtime champion of a national park on the moon, what do you think of the bill in the US Congress that proposes to create one? (newscientist.com)
Senators David Valesky, David Carlucci, Tony Avella, Jesse Hamilton, Jose Peralta and Marisol Alcantara say they have «complete confidence» in Klein and say the allegations are «completely out of character» for the Senate Leader, who they say is a «longtime champion for women.» (news.wbfo.org)
Five years ago, Vertigo dethroned longtime champion Citizen Kane in the once - per - decade Sight And Sound poll, becoming film critics» consensus choice for the greatest movie ever made. (avclub.com)