pride
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɹaɪd// UK //pɹˈaɪd// pride
n. a group of lions that live and hunt together. You use this word to describe the family unit of these big cats.
n. a social group of lions, typically consisting of several related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males.
A large pride of lions rests under the shade of the tree.
The pride worked together to protect their territory from wandering males looking for a new home.
Observing the pride's social hierarchy reveals how female lions cooperate during a hunt while the dominant males focus on defending the group's perimeter.
Usage
The collective noun for lions; it takes a singular verb when treated as a single unit.