doyenne

• Nom désignant une femme qui est le membre le plus respecté, expérimenté ou ancien d'un groupe, d'une profession ou d'un domaine donné.

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.

   Synonymesdowagergrande damematriarch