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doyenne

 

[ ˌdwɑɪˈɑn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female leader

A woman who is the most respected or prominent person in a particular field or activity, typically due to long experience and achievement.

Synonyms

authority, leader, matriarch

Examples of usage

  • She is considered the doyenne of the fashion industry.
  • The doyenne of the art world gave a speech at the gallery opening.

Translations

Translations of the word "doyenne" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decana

🇮🇳 वरिष्ठ महिला

🇩🇪 Doyenne

🇮🇩 dekan perempuan

🇺🇦 деканка

🇵🇱 dziekana

🇯🇵 女性の長老

🇫🇷 doyenne

🇪🇸 decana

🇹🇷 kıdemli kadın

🇰🇷 여성 원로

🇸🇦 عميدة

🇨🇿 děkanka

🇸🇰 doyenka

🇨🇳 女性元老

🇸🇮 starešina

🇮🇸 öldungur kona

🇰🇿 әйел декан

🇬🇪 მოხუცი ქალი

🇦🇿 qadın dekan

🇲🇽 decana

Etymology

The word 'doyenne' originated from French, where it means 'the oldest woman' or 'the senior woman'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to the most respected or prominent woman in a particular field. Over time, its usage has expanded to include any woman who is a leader or authority figure in her field.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,603, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.