doyen

🇬🇧 UK/'dɒiәn/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
doyenstem
=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.

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