1. Plural of choregus; wealthy citizens in ancient Greece who financed and organized dramatic performances or choral competitions at festivals.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'choregoi' in Greek plural form

Examples

• The choreguses of Athens competed to produce the most impressive theatrical productions at the City Dionysia.
• Wealthy choreguses bore the financial burden of training and costuming the chorus members.
• In ancient Greek democracy, serving as one of the choreguses was considered a civic duty for the rich.
• The choreguses commissioned playwrights and musicians to create works for the dramatic festivals.