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Main Entry: alpha male Part of Speech: n Definition: a domineering man; the dominant member in a group of males, esp. animals Example: Alpha male traits have been widely seen recently in American politics. Etymology: from first letter of the Greek alphabet, often used as an adjective to describe males and females of species who rank first in a group Main Entry: alpha male Part of Speech: n Definition: a domineering man; the dominant member in a group of males, esp. animals Example: Alpha male traits have been widely seen recently in American politics. Etymology: from first letter of the Greek alphabet, often used as an adjective to describe males and females of species who rank first in a group
Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[al-fuh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun 1. the first letter of the Greek alphabet 2. the vowel sound represented by this letter. 3. the first; beginning. 4. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. used to designate the brightest star in a constellation. 5. Chemistry. one of two or more isomeric compounds. 6. the first in a series of related items: frequently used in chemistry and physics. 7. Chiefly British. a mark or grade corresponding to an A. Compare beta (def. 8), gamma (def. 9). 8. a. (esp. of animals) having the highest rank of its sex in a dominance hierarchy: the alpha female. b. being the most prominent, talented, or aggressive person in a group: the alpha male of investment bankers. 9. Chemistry. pertaining or linked to the carbon atom closest to a particular group in an organic molecule.
