adjective
- of or relating to a choragus (the leader or patron of a Greek dramatic chorus) or to the office and duties of a choragus
Usage: classical history; formal
Examples
- The choragic monument in Athens commemorated the patron's victory in the dramatic festival.
- Choragic duties in ancient Greece included financing and training the chorus for theatrical competitions.
- The choragic monument of Lysicrates is one of the best-preserved structures from classical Athens.
- Wealthy citizens took on choragic responsibilities as a form of civic honor and public service.