Chorai

/ˈkɔːraɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of chora; the architectural spaces between seating sections in ancient Greek theaters.

Etymology

Direct plural form from Greek 'chora,' maintaining the original language structure.

Kelly Says

Theater architects used chorai strategically—they weren't wasted space but functional aisles that let audiences move, and their geometric arrangement told you about how a theater was socially organized.

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