silverback

A noun referring to an adult male gorilla, typically distinguished by the grey or silver hairs across its back, indicating maturity and leadership within the group.

• 🇩🇪Erwachsenes Männchen eines Gorillas, das an einem silbrig-grauen Fellstreifen auf dem Rücken erkennbar ist und meist die Führung der Gruppe übernimmt. Allgemeiner auch ein dominantes oder besonders erfahrenes Männchen in einer Gruppe.

1. Adult male gorilla B1 formal

   A mature male gorilla, typically over 12 years old, distinguished by a patch of grey or silver hair on its back.

   • The silverback led the troop through the dense forest.
   • Tourists observed a silverback gorilla in its natural habitat.
   • The silverback protects the group from threats.

   🇩🇪Silberrücken

2. Dominant or powerful figure B2 informal

   A person who is experienced, authoritative, or dominant in a group or field.

   • He is the silverback of the company, making all major decisions.
   • In the team, she acts as the silverback, guiding the younger members.
   • The silverback of the group commanded respect from everyone.

   🇩🇪Führungsfigur oder Autorität

   Synonyme: alphabigwigdoyenelder statesmankingpinleaderpatriarchtop dogveteran

• silverbacks plural form
• silverbacks' possessive plural form
• silverback's possessive singular form