cho·ra·gus (k -r  gs) also cho·re·gus (-r -, -r-)n. pl. cho·ra·gi also cho·re·gi (-j   ) 1. One who undertook the expense of providing the chorus in ancient Greek drama. 2. The leader of a group or movement. [Latin chor gus, from Greek khorgos, khorgos : khoros, chorus; see gher-1 in Indo-European roots + agein, to lead; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]cho·rag ic (-r j k) adj. |
choragus [kɔːˈreɪgəs]
n pl -gi [-dʒaɪ], -guses
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (in ancient Greek drama)
a. the leader of a chorus
b. a sponsor of a chorus
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a conductor of a festival
[from Latin, from Greek khoragos, from khoros chorus + agein to lead]
choragic [kɔːˈrædʒɪk -ˈreɪ-] adj
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| Noun | 1. | 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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