doyenne

• Substantivo que designa a mulher mais respeitada, experiente ou antiga de um grupo, profissão ou área; a decana ou matriarca de uma comunidade ou campo de atividade.

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.

   Decana

   • 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.

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