alpha male
a male animal having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy: Studies show that in spite of their high rank, access to females, etc., baboon alpha males experience a great deal of stress.
the most dominant, powerful, or assertive man in a particular group: the alpha male of investment bankers.
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The caged alpha male was rumored to have had a few dalliances.
Prince Philip, royal consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99 | Adrian Higgins | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostOn one hand, these macho men are constantly portraying themselves as strong and alpha male, but through the victimhood thing, they try to appeal to people’s care for them, and people feel very protective of them.
Historian: Today’s Authoritarian Leaders Aren’t Fascists—But They Are Part of the Same Story | Olivia B. Waxman | November 10, 2020 | TimeFormer RSD instructor Nathan Kole says he saw firsthand how this “alpha male” marketing can damage students.
The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc | Brandy Zadrozny | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn recent years, Montana has been electing a certain breed of burly, alpha male Democrats.
Meet Montana's Nose-Ringed Candidate for the U.S. Senate | Ben Jacobs | August 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFootball is the most American of sports, the alpha male of games.
The quartet giggles like preteen girls around its idol, an unattached alpha male played by Joe Manganiello.
Pop Culture’s House Husbands Lag Behind the Reality in American Homes | Soraya Roberts | June 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWerner has also taken to living closely with his wolves, behaving as an alpha male to earn their acceptance and respect.
British Dictionary definitions for alpha male
the dominant male animal or person in a group
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