agon
agon
Definition
agon (ag′ōn′, -än′)
noun pl. ag′·ons′ or ago′·nes′ə gō′nēz′
- any of various competitions (athletic, literary, etc.) for prizes at ancient Greek games
- the conflict of characters, as in classical Greek drama
Etymology: Gr agōn, assembly, contest < agein, to lead: see act
