functionalist vs champion

functionalist and champion both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
functionalist	Yes	No	No	No
champion	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, champion is a hypernym of functionalist; that is, champion is a word with a broader meaning than functionalist:

Other hypernyms of functionalist include admirer, booster, friend, protagonist, supporter.

functionalist (noun)	champion (noun)
an adherent of functionalism	someone who fights for a cause
	someone who has won first place in a competition
	a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
	someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

functionalist (adjective)	champion (adjective)
	holding first place in a contest

functionalist (verb)	champion (verb)
	protect or fight for as a champion