1. Plural of akela; a scoutmaster or leader of a Cub Scout pack.
Usage: From Hindi akhela, popularized by Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book; Primarily used in British and Commonwealth scouting contexts

Examples

• The akelas gathered at the annual scouting conference to discuss new training methods.
• Each Cub Scout pack has one or more akelas who guide the children through activities.
• The experienced akelas shared their best practices with the newer leaders.
• The akelas organized a camping trip for all the packs in the district.