Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pack-leader

noun

/pæk ˈliːdər/

Definition

A pack-leader is an individual who leads or directs a group, particularly in the context of animal behavior, such as wolves or dogs, where the leader sets the direction and behavior of the pack.

Examples

The wolf pack followed its pack-leader through the forest.
In a team project, the pack-leader was responsible for coordinating everyone’s tasks.
Many dogs look to their owner as the pack-leader of the household.