The Collective Noun for a Group of Lions

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A collective noun refers to a group. There are 5 collective nouns we can use for lions. Let’s have a look.

Collective nouns for a group of lions

1. Pride of lions

Lions are always together with their families. We can use the term pride and refer to them as a pride of lions when there are female lions, especially with cubs of both sexes.

When young males mature, they leave the pride, while females stay in the pride permanently. The other male lion fights with the adult male lion to defeat him. The stronger male lion defeats the others and becomes part of the pride.

Lions are at the top of the food chain; therefore, they are considered royals.

2. Troop of lions

So, when lions are together, we say they are in a group. The collective noun for a group of lions is a troop. One lion always leads, whether they are wandering or hunting.

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3. Coalition of lions

When a group has male lions, we call it a coalition of lions. A coalition of male lions watches over the pride. These male lions are those who left their maternal pride after growing up.

4. Sowse of lions

Another collective noun for the lions is Sowse. We can use Sowse for the group of lions that coexist.

5. Sault

Lions rest on tree branches, and when they come down, they seem graceful. The meaning of sault is an action of leaping down. Therefore, lions coexisting with one another are called a sault.

The Collective Nouns for a Group of Lions