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Definition of silverback

silverback

/ˈsɪlvɚˌbæk/
sil · ver · back
Plural:silverbacks
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• noun

1

A mature male gorilla of the genus Gorilla native to the forests of central Africa, typically over twelve years of age, distinguished by a saddle of silvery-gray hair across its back and serving as the dominant leader of a troop.

Example

"The dominant silverback stood upright and beat his chest to warn the rival male away from the troop."

2

An older, experienced, and authoritative man who holds a dominant or leadership role within a group or organization.

Example

"The board of directors is still largely run by corporate silverbacks who have been with the firm for decades."

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• Nearby Words

silver shark
silver strand
silver strand falls
silverback
silverberry
silvereye
silverfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silverback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silverback
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