Chorister
/ˈkɔːr.ɪ.stər/noun
A singer in a choir, especially in a church.
Did you know?Chorister comes through Old French from Latin chorus, ultimately from Greek khoros, a word for a dance-floor chorus that was tied to communal ritual performance, not just singing.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
khoros
“A ring dance or group performance, often in ritual or dramatic settings”
Latin
Latin
chorus
“A group of singers or dancers; a chorus”
Old French
Old French
choriste
“A singer in a choir or chorus”
Late Middle English
English
chorister
“A member of a choir, especially in a church”
Modern English
English
chorister
“A singer in a choir, especially in a church”
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