coryphaeus

English - Turkish

Definition of coryphaeus in English Turkish dictionary

koro şefi

{i} sözcü

{i} temsilci

English - English

Definition of coryphaeus in English English dictionary

In Attic Greek drama, it meant the leader of the chorus, today though it has come to generally mean any leader or spokesperson

(The) or “Corypheus ” The leader and speaker of the chorus in Greek dramas In modern English it is used to designate the chief speaker and most active member of a board, company, or expedition

{i} spokesman; leader of a chorus in ancient Greek drama

leader of the chorus, who enters into dialogue with actors

Hyphenation

co·ry·phae·us

Etymology

[ "kor-&-'fE-&s, "kä ] (noun.) 1610. From Latin coryphaeus Ancient Greek κορυφαῖος (koruphaios, “leader”) κορυφή (koruphē, “head”).