doyenne

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die das angesehenste, erfahrenste oder dienstälteste Mitglied einer bestimmten Gruppe, eines Berufs oder Fachgebiets ist.

A noun referring to a woman who is the most respected, experienced, or senior member of a particular group, profession, or field.

1. Senior female memberC1formal

   A woman who is the most respected, experienced, or senior member of a group, profession, or field.

   Doyenne

   • She is the doyenne of the local literary society.
   • The conference welcomed the doyenne of modern architecture.
   • As the doyenne of the department, her opinion was highly valued.

   Synonymedowagergrande damematriarch