Definition of Old Comedy in English:

Old Comedy

noun

The earliest of the three phases into which ancient Greek comedy is customarily divided, largely consisting of topical political satire with a festive, farcical tone and a prominent chorus.

Origin

Early 16th century. Compare classical Latin vetus comoedia, antiqua comoedia, prisca comoedia, ancient Greek κωμῳδίαι παλαιαί (plural), Hellenistic Greek κωμῳδία ἀρχαία.

Definition of Old Comedy in US English:

Old Comedy

noun

The earliest of the three phases into which ancient Greek comedy is customarily divided, largely consisting of topical political satire with a festive, farcical tone and a prominent chorus.

Origin

Early 16th century. Compare classical Latin vetus comoedia, antiqua comoedia, prisca comoedia, ancient Greek κωμῳδίαι παλαιαί (plural), Hellenistic Greek κωμῳδία ἀρχαία.

单词	Old Comedy
释义	Definition of Old Comedy in English: Old Comedy noun The earliest of the three phases into which ancient Greek comedy is customarily divided, largely consisting of topical political satire with a festive, farcical tone and a prominent chorus. Origin Early 16th century. Compare classical Latin vetus comoedia, antiqua comoedia, prisca comoedia, ancient Greek κωμῳδίαι παλαιαί (plural), Hellenistic Greek κωμῳδία ἀρχαία. Definition of Old Comedy in US English: Old Comedy noun The earliest of the three phases into which ancient Greek comedy is customarily divided, largely consisting of topical political satire with a festive, farcical tone and a prominent chorus. Origin Early 16th century. Compare classical Latin vetus comoedia, antiqua comoedia, prisca comoedia, ancient Greek κωμῳδίαι παλαιαί (plural), Hellenistic Greek κωμῳδία ἀρχαία.
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