King of the Jungle
The lion; Panthera leo.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The lion is known as the king of the jungle.”
“Visitors at the zoo watched the large male lion, often called the king of the jungle, as he rested in the shade.”
“In many cultural myths and fables, the lion is depicted as the noble king of the jungle, ruling over all other creatures with strength and authority.”
Referring to the lion being a top predator in Africa, which was depicted in Western pop culture as a jungle.
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asphalt jungle
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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concrete jungle
An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.
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drama king
An overly or exaggeratedly dramatic person, especially a man or a boy.
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fit for a king
Lavish; luxurious.
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jungle telegraph
A system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.
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king of all one surveys
Possessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters within one's ambit of influence; having a satisfying position of respected leadership or comfortable prestige.
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king of beasts
The lion.
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king of birds
The eagle.
Last updated August 10, 2026