Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alcateia
noun
/al-ka-tei-a/
Definition
A pack of wolves.
Examples
- The alcateia roamed the forest, hunting for food together.
- Wolf researchers often study the social dynamics within an alcateia.
- In winter, the alcateia was known to travel long distances in search of prey.
Meaning
In zoology, ‘alcateia’ refers to a social group that consists of a family of wolves or the collective group of wolves that hunt or live together.
Synonyms
- wolf pack
- pack
- group