doyenne

Meaning

Noun

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

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Origin

  • Borrowed from French doyenne.

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