choragus

cho·ra·gus

(kə-rā′gəs) also cho·re·gus (-rē′-, -rā′-)

n. pl. cho·ra·gi also cho·re·gi (-jī′)

1. One who undertook the expense of providing the chorus in ancient Greek drama.

2. The leader of a group or movement.

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[Latin chorāgus, from Greek khorēgos, khorāgos : khoros, chorus; see gher- in Indo-European roots + agein, to lead; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]

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cho·rag′ic (-răj′ĭk) adj.

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choragus

(kɔːˈreɪɡəs)

n, pl -gi (-dʒaɪ) or -guses

1. (Theatre) (in ancient Greek drama)

a. the leader of a chorus

b. a sponsor of a chorus

2. (Theatre) a conductor of a festival

[C17: from Latin, from Greek khoragos, from khoros chorus + agein to lead]

choragic adj

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cho•ra•gus

(kəˈreɪ gəs, koʊ-, kɔ-)

also choregus

n., pl. -gi (-jī), -gus•es.

1. (in ancient Greece) the leader of a dramatic chorus.

2. any conductor or leader of something, esp. of a musical ensemble or entertainment.

[1620–30; < Latin < Greek chorāgós,chorēgós <chor(ós) chorus + ágein to lead]

cho•rag•ic (kəˈrædʒ ɪk, -ˈreɪ dʒɪk) adj.

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choragus - (ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others antiquity - the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

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