doyen — the senior member of a group, especially one who is respected for their experience and expertise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the senior member of a group, especially one who is respected for their experience and expertise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔɪən/
Korean meaning: 어떤 분야나 집단의 원로, 최고참
Korean pronunciation: **도**이언
Example Sentences
- The 90-year-old professor is still the doyen of quantum physics, though he now explains equations with a magnifying glass.
- As the doyen of food critics, her restaurant reviews can make or break a chef's career.
- The doyen of fashion designers still sketches by hand while his assistants work on iPads.
doyen
NOUN//ˈdɔɪən//
the senior member of a group, especially one who is respected for their experience and expertise
The doyen of French cuisine guides young chefs through his signature dish.
The doyen flips a coin to see who will join!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'doyen'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'decanus'(10명의 우두머리)에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 교회에서 10명의 수도사를 이끄는 지도자를 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The 90-year-old professor is still the doyen of quantum physics, though he now explains equations with a magnifying glass.”
“As the doyen of food critics, her restaurant reviews can make or break a chef's career.”
“The doyen of fashion designers still sketches by hand while his assistants work on iPads.”
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