[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place:the heavyweight boxing champion.Synonyms: victor , winner Antonyms: loser", "anything that takes first place in competition:the champion of a cattle show.", "an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows:This dog is a champion.", "a person who fights for or defends any person or cause:a champion of the oppressed.Synonyms: defender , protector", "a fighter or warrior."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to act as champion of; defend; support:to champion a cause.Synonyms: advocate , maintain", "Obsolete.to defy."]}, {"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["first among all contestants or competitors.", "Informal. first-rate first-rate."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["Gow·er[gou, -er],1921–80,U.S. choreographer."]}]