lion
gb/lˈaɪən/ us/lˈaɪən/
A1
English
~ 5600
oroszlán, oroszlánábrázolás, legenda, legendás alak
NOUN
A1
1
oroszlán
A1
Usage pattern:
a lion [does something]
We saw a lion resting in the shade of a tree.
Láttunk egy oroszlánt, amint egy fa árnyékában pihent.
A lion can run very fast when it is chasing its prey.
Az oroszlán nagyon gyorsan tud futni, amikor a zsákmányát üldözi.
The male lion’s mane makes it look even more powerful.
Lions usually live in family groups called prides.
The zoo has a new lion that was rescued from the wild.
Learner examples
The lion is a strong animal.
Az oroszlán erős állat.
I saw a lion at the zoo.
Láttam egy oroszlánt az állatkertben.
A baby lion is called a cub.
Lions live in groups in the wild.
The lion roars very loudly at night.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *“lioness”* when they mean any lion. Use *“lion”* as the general word, and *“lioness”* only when you want to say it is a female. Another mistake is confusing lions and tigers; remember lions live mainly in Africa and have manes (males), while tigers live in Asia and have stripes.
Meaning
Large wild cat, the animal
Collocations
male lion
|lion cub
|pride of lions
|African lion
|lion habitat
|lion roar
Synonyms
big cat (General term for large wild cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards; less specific than “lion.”)
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Panthera leo (Scientific, technical name used in biology, not in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
prey (Refers to animals that are hunted and eaten, the opposite role to a lion as a top predator.)
Themes
animals
|nature
|wildlife
Definition
A very big wild cat with yellow-brown fur. Male lions have a thick hair called a mane. Lions live in groups in parts of Africa and India.
A large, strong wild cat (Panthera leo) with a muscular body and, in males, a mane, living mainly in prides in parts of Africa and India.
NOUN
B2
2
oroszlán
A1
Usage pattern:
a lion [on something]
Two stone lions guard the entrance to the museum.
Két kőoroszlán őrzi a múzeum bejáratát.
The country’s flag shows a golden lion in the center.
Az ország zászlajának közepén egy arany oroszlán látható.
Their family crest features a lion holding a sword.
A pair of bronze lions stands in front of the bank.
The team chose a roaring lion as its new logo.
Learner examples
There are two stone lions in front of the building.
Két kőoroszlán van az épület előtt.
The flag has a lion on it.
A zászlón egy oroszlán van.
We saw a big lion statue in the park.
The school logo is a lion’s head.
The king’s shield shows a lion as a symbol.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this word always means a real animal. When you read about a lion on a flag, shield, or outside a building, it usually means a picture or statue, not a living animal.
Meaning
Image or statue of a lion
Collocations
stone lion
|bronze lion
|lion statue
|lion emblem
|lion logo
|lion crest
Synonyms
lion statue (Specifically refers to a three‑dimensional sculpture, not to flat images like drawings or logos.)
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emblem (General word for a symbol or sign; does not say it is a lion unless you add that detail.)
Themes
art
|symbols
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A picture or model of a lion that is used as decoration or as a sign or symbol, for example on a building or a flag.
A decorative or symbolic representation of a lion, such as a statue, drawing, or emblem, often used on buildings, flags, or coats of arms.
NOUN
FORMAL
3
legenda
B2
Usage pattern:
a lion of [a field]
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Greatly admired, important person
Collocations
a lion of the Senate
|political lion
|civil rights lion
|Hollywood lion
|social lion
Synonyms
luminary (Formal word for a very famous and admired person, especially in the arts or sciences; slightly more literary than “lion.”)
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giant (Often used metaphorically (“a giant of jazz”) to stress very high importance or influence; more common than “lion” in this figurative use.)
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leading figure (Neutral, descriptive phrase focusing on high status, less colorful and less metaphorical than “lion.”}],)
Themes
people
|status
|society
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A person who is very well known and very much respected in a special area, for example in politics, art, or business.
A person who is very famous, influential, and admired, especially within a particular profession, activity, or social circle.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lion
IPA
GB/lˈaɪən/
US/lˈaɪən/
Syllables & stress
li - on (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (li)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: lion
- Plural: lions
Word family
Forms
lions
noun
Related words
lioness
noun
Advanced or less common
leonine
adjective
lionize
verb
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.