doyen
UK/'dɒiәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The most senior, respected, or experienced member of a group or profession.
（某团体或行业的）元老，领袖，老前辈
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddoyenstem
=doyen
Common Collocations
- 1.doyen of……的元老
- 2.senior doyen资深元老
Example Sentences
- 1.
The distinguished professor was recognized as the doyen of his academic field after decades research.
- 2.
As the doyen of fashion designers, she influenced trends that younger designers still follow.