choreographer

UK: ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fər | US: ˌkɔːr.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fər

Definition

  1. n. a person who creates and arranges dance routines or sequences for performances.

Structure
choreo <dance>graph <write>er <agent suffix>
Etymology

The word "choreographer" combines Greek-derived morphemes:

  • "Choreo" comes from the Greek khoros (χορός), meaning "dance" or "chorus."
  • "Graph" stems from graphein (γράφειν), meaning "to write."
  • The suffix "-er" denotes a person who performs an action.
    Originally, it referred to someone who "writes dances," i.e., designs movement sequences. The term gained prominence in the 20th century with the professionalization of dance as an art form.
Examples

  1. The choreographer spent months perfecting the ballet’s intricate movements.

  2. As a choreographer, she blends contemporary and traditional dance styles.

  3. The film’s fight scenes were coordinated by a renowned action choreographer.

  4. He collaborated with the choreographer to adapt the dance for the smaller stage.

  5. The choreographer’s innovative routines earned critical acclaim.