Leitwolf — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alpha male noun A man seen as dominant, assertive and socially in charge, who takes the lead in a group and expects others to follow.
Senses
Leitwolf is used for these senses in English:
- alpha male (by extension) A dominant, assertive, protective, oftentimes successful, leadership-type man or male. [from 1990s]
- top dog (idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack).
alpha male — full definition
- noun A man seen as dominant, assertive and socially in charge, who takes the lead in a group and expects others to follow.
- noun In animal behaviour, the highest-ranking male in a social group, with first access to food and mates.