akela

/əˈkeɪlə/
noun
  1. The leader of a Cub Scout pack, typically an adult volunteer.
    • Every Cub Scout looks up to their akela for guidance and encouragement.
    • The new akela planned a hiking trip for the pack this weekend.
    • Akela taught the Cub Scouts how to tie knots and build a campfire.
  2. A lone wolf; a person who prefers to act independently or alone.
    • She's something of an akela in the office, rarely joining team activities.
    • The old ranger was an akela, content with his solitary life in the mountains.
    • In the wilderness, he lived like an akela, relying only on himself.
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