Definition of Doyenne
Doyenne
doy·enne


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(noun)
a woman doyen, the senior or eldest woman of a group who is highly experienced in or knowledgeable about a particular field, profession, subject, and who is most or highly respected;

e.g. Anna Wintour is considered a doyenne of fashion because of her long tenure as a fashion editor and journalist.



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