Choraguses

/kəˈreɪɡəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of choragus; multiple wealthy Athenian sponsors of dramatic choruses.

Etymology

Regular English plural of choragus, adding -es to the Greek-derived noun.

Kelly Says

In a single dramatic festival, dozens of choraguses might compete, each with their own chorus—it was like the Oscars, Grammys, and Broadway theater awards all rolled into one ancient competition.

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