Where does “chorus” come from?
Chorus comes from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer-, a root relating to enclosed or defined space.
chorus (English): A group of singers and dancers in the religious...
Definitions
- A group of singers and dancers in the religious...
Ancestry of “chorus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
Words derived from “chorus”