Definition of alpha male

alpha malenoun

con đực đầu đàn

/ˌælfə ˈmeɪl//ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/

The term "alpha male" originated from the study of wolf packs in the 1940s by the ethologist, Rudolf Schenkel. In wolf packs, a dominant male wolf is called the " alpha wolf" due to its behavioral traits such as being the first to eat, having priority in access to resources, and leading the pack in hunts. The term "alpha male" was coopted from wolf biology and applied to human social dynamics, where it refers to a man who exhibits similar dominant, leadership qualities in a group or society. The usage of the term "alpha male" in popular culture, however, has been criticized for perpetuating gender stereotypes and the concept of hierarchical masculinity.

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the man or male animal in a particular group who has the most power

người đàn ông hoặc động vật đực trong một nhóm cụ thể có quyền lực nhất

Example:
  • The alpha male was a large black wolf.

    Con sói đầu đàn là một con sói đen lớn.

a man who tends to take control in social and professional situations

một người đàn ông có xu hướng kiểm soát trong các tình huống xã hội và nghề nghiệp

Example:
  • There were too many alpha males trying to take charge of the meeting.

    Có quá nhiều con đực đầu đàn cố gắng điều khiển cuộc họp.