1. In ancient Greece, a wealthy citizen who financed and supervised a dramatic or choral performance at a public festival.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'choragus'

Examples

• The choregus was responsible for training the chorus and paying all production costs.
• In Athens, serving as choregus was considered both an honor and a significant financial obligation.
• The wealthy merchant accepted the role of choregus for the dramatic festival.
• A choregus would often gain prestige and influence through sponsoring theatrical performances.