alpha male
noun/ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/
/ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/
- [usually singular] the man or male animal in a particular group who has the most power
- The alpha male was a large black wolf.
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- a man who tends to take control in social and professional situations
- There were too many alpha males trying to take charge of the meeting.
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