noun
- plural of choregus; wealthy citizens of ancient Athens who financed and produced dramatic performances at festivals
Usage: historical; plural form; ancient Greek context
Examples
- The choregi of Athens competed to produce the most impressive theatrical productions.
- During the festival, the choregi would sponsor both tragedies and comedies.
- Wealthy Athenians served as choregi as a form of civic duty and public service.
- The choregi bore the financial burden of training and costuming the chorus members.