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alpha male

noun
 
/ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/
 
/ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/
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  1. [usually singular] the man or male animal in a particular group who has the most power
    • The alpha male was a large black wolf.
  2. 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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