Definition of «alpha male»
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- Description
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A term used to describe a man who is perceived as dominant, assertive, and highly successful in social or professional hierarchies. While originally derived from animal behavior studies, it has been co-opted by online subcultures to promote specific ideals of masculinity. It is often used either as a self-identifier by those who subscribe to these ideologies or as a derogatory label by critics to mock performative displays of dominance.
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He keeps trying to act like an alpha male in every meeting, but it just comes off as insecure.
The podcast host spends hours talking about how to become an alpha male.
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