The Collective Noun for a Group of Lions

The collective noun is a noun for a group. There are 5 collective nouns for lions we can use. Let’s have a look-

Collective nouns for a group of lions

1. Pride of the lions

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

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

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

2. Troop of lions| a group of lions

So, when lions are together, we say they are in a group. And the collective noun for a group of lions is called a troop. There is always one lion that leads, whether they are wandering or hunting.

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3. Coalition of lions

When there are male lions in the group, that group is called a coalition of lions. A coalition of male lions watches 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 of lions.

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