I don&#x27;t know what alpha theory you are talking about, but as far as the accepted definition of alpha goes[1], it&#x27;s &quot;Denoting the dominant[2] animal or human in a particular group&quot;.<p>So as far as I can see, the word was being used in the correct context, implying the correct accepted definition. So it seems a bit strange that you first claim that not only is the wrong term being used, but that the term does not actually exist (or is accepted). I&#x27;m curious what you think, so would you like to expand on why you disagree?<p>[1] &quot;Denoting the dominant animal or human in a particular group&quot;, <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.oxforddictionaries.com&#x2F;definition&#x2F;english&#x2F;alpha#alpha__8" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.oxforddictionaries.com&#x2F;definition&#x2F;english&#x2F;alpha#a...</a><p>[2] &quot;Having power and influence over others&quot;, <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.oxforddictionaries.com&#x2F;definition&#x2F;english&#x2F;dominant#dominant__2" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.oxforddictionaries.com&#x2F;definition&#x2F;english&#x2F;dominan...</a>.