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doyen
[doi-en, doi-uhn, dw
noun
plural
doyensthe senior member, as in age, rank, or experience, of a group, class, profession, etc.
doyen
/ dway, dɔɪˈɛn, ˈdɔɪən, dwajɛn /
noun
the senior member of a group, profession, or society
Other Word Forms
- doyenne noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of doyen1
Example Sentences
Tributes have begun pouring in for the writer, who was considered the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.
Benegal, one of the doyens of Indian cinema, says the film remains very close to his heart.
And, of course, the doyen, a Congolese chemist who first made a name for himself driving a Zamboni at hockey games.
There was historically rooted free jazz, courtesy of the downtown doyen William Parker and his ensemble, In Order to Survive.
The ANC said in a statement: “He was a globally acclaimed playwright, composer and producer. We have lost a true legend, a doyen, and a genuine ambassador of theatre.”
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