Collective Noun for Lions

What Is a Group of Lions Called?

A group of lions is called a pride.

Collective Noun	Usage
pride	a pride of lions

pride of lions

What Type of Word is "Pride"?

The word "pride" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Pride Is" or "Pride Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "pride" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The pride is moving nearer.
• The pride are moving in different directions.

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