alpha female
English
Etymology
By extension, from alpha male.
Noun
alpha female (plural alpha females)
- (zoology, ethology) The dominant female in a social or group hierarchy.
- (by extension) A self-assured, independent, self-driven, influential, or strong woman; an alphette.
Synonyms
- alpha (female)
- female alpha
Coordinate terms
- alpha (male)
- alpha male
- male alpha
Translations
dominant female animal
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self-assured and strong woman
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