English Explanatory Dictionary

doyenne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female doyen.
  2. The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.
  3. A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

doyenne doyennes

Etymology

Borrowed from French doyenne.

Synonyms

grande dame

Translations

French: doyenne
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