The term for a group of lions is primarily a pride. A pride typically consists of related females, their offspring, and a few adult males, and can include anywhere from two to around forty lions

. When referring specifically to a group of male lions, the term coalition is used. Coalitions usually consist of two to seven male lions, often related, who band together to protect each other and compete for dominance over prides

. Other less common collective nouns for lions include "troop" and "mane," but "pride" and "coalition" are the most widely accepted and used terms

Summary:

• Pride : Group of lions including females, cubs, and males.
• Coalition : Group of male lions only.

These terms reflect the social structure of lions in the wild, where prides are family units and coalitions are alliances of males