Pride /prΔ«d/ noun:
Lions are the only cat species that forms social groups, called prides. All other cats are lone hunters.
1. the feeling of doing your personal best; self-respect "Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction." Margaret Thatcher, 1925 β 2013 2. a group of lions forming a social unit 3. verb: to be especially proud of a particular quality or skill βLet others pride themselves about how many pages they have written; I'd rather boast about the ones I've read.β Jorge Luis Borges, 1899 β 1986 pictured: Dr. Bill Bassett of the Wallkill East Rotary Club with smiling students at Middletown Christian School in Middletown, NY.