régisseur

[ rey-zhuh-sur; French rey-zhee-sœr ]

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noun

, plural ré·gis·seurs [rey-zh, uh, -, surz, r, ey-zhee-, sœr].

someone responsible for the staging of a theatrical work, especially of a ballet; director.

régisseur

/ reʒisœr /

noun

an official in a dance company with varying duties, usually including directing productions

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Word History and Origins

Origin of régisseur¹

< French: manager, agent, steward, equivalent to régiss-, long stem of régir to govern, manage ( Middle French ≪ Latin regere; regent ) + -eur -eur

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Word History and Origins

Origin of régisseur¹

from régir to manage

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Example Sentences

All this last scene is full of animation, and presents a fine opportunity for the régisseur.

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