doyen

/ˈdɔɪən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɔɪən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdȯi-ən -ˌ(y)en; ˈdwä-ˌyaⁿ(n)/ (ame, mw)

doyen — noun

  • doyensingular
  • doyensplural

1. A member of a profession or group whose long experience and deep knowledge make

1.名詞C2
釋義

A member of a profession or group whose long experience and deep knowledge make them greatly respected by others.

例句

The film critic is widely seen as the doyen of European cinema journalism.

doyen of + field

Professor Kwame Asante, doyen of Ghanaian literature, published his memoirs at age eighty-nine.

appositive construction: doyen of + field

同義詞
  • veteran

    emphasises long service but does not necessarily imply being the most respected

  • elder statesman

    often used in political contexts; slightly less formal than doyen

  • grand old man

    more colloquial and affectionate; carries the same meaning of seniority and admiration

反義詞
  • novice

    a person who is new and inexperienced in a field

  • rookie

    informal term for a newcomer with little experience

文法句型

the doyen of + field/profession

用法筆記

Traditionally used for men; the feminine form doyenne is used for a woman in this role. In modern usage doyen is sometimes used for any person regardless of gender.

常見錯誤

❌He was the dean of classical music criticism.
✅He was the doyen of classical music criticism.
💡'dean' refers to a formal university position, while 'doyen' describes an informal status earned through seniority and respect.