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alpha male  

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  • An alpha male is a high-ranking member of a group or pack. He is aggressive and dominates the other beta males, lower-ranking, weaker members of the group, usually through force and intimidation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Alpha Male]

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