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doyen
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doyen
(noun)
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doyen
/
ˈ
dojən/
noun
plural
doyens
doyen
/
ˈ
dojən/
noun
plural
doyens
Learner's definition of DOYEN
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formal
:
a person who has a lot of experience in or knowledge about a particular profession, subject, etc.
a fashion
doyen
He is considered the
doyen
of political journalists/journalism.
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