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noun
The conductor or leader of the dramatic chorus in Ancient Greece.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: broadcasting, drama, dramaturgy, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater
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noun
The chief or leader of a party or interest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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History
From Latin coryphaeus, from Ancient Greek κορυφαῖος (koruphaîos, “leader”), from κορυφή (koruphḗ, “head”).
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