alpha
Designates the first in an order of precedenceDesignates the first in an order of precedence.
» Every woman on the planet likes an alpha male.
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3 senses(not comparable)Designates the first in an order of precedence.
I am the alpha male.
first in order of importance
(not comparable)Exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
(not comparable)Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.
When interstellar travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.
Examples
51 sentencesEvery woman on the planet likes an alpha male.
Every girl on the planet likes an alpha male.
He wouldn't stop talking about how he was an "alpha male".
He's an alpha male.
He's an alpha male idiot.
Origin
From the Ancient Greek ἄλφα (álpha), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the PhoeFrom the Ancient Greek ἄλφα (álpha), the first letter of the Greek alphabet, from the Phoenician 𐤀 (ʾ, “aleph”). Doublet of alif and aleph.
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