Doyen (Noun)
Meaning
A man who is the senior member of a group; "he is the dean of foreign correspondents".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the longest-serving employee, he was considered the doyen of the company and his advice was highly valued.
- With over four decades of experience in politics, he was widely regarded as the doyen of the party.
- The elderly scientist was the doyen of his field, having discovered several groundbreaking theories.
- His extensive knowledge of the subject earned him the status of doyen among his peers.
- Regarded as the doyen of jazz musicians, his unique sound influenced generations of musicians.