cor·y·phae·us (kôr  -f  s, k r-)n. pl. cor·y·phae·i (-f  ) 1. The leader of a Greek chorus. 2. A leader or spokesperson. [Latin, leader, from Greek koruphaios, from koruph , head; see ker-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
coryphaeus [ˌkɒrɪˈfiːəs]
n pl -phaei [-ˈfiːaɪ]
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (in ancient Greek drama) the leader of the chorus
2. Archaic or literary a leader of a group
[from Latin, from Greek koruphaios leader, from koruphē summit]
coryphaeus - A Greek word meaning "chief," for the leader of a party, sect, school of thought, etc.
See also related terms for leader.
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