doyen
(doy-en)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a senior member of a group especially one who is highly respected; 2 the oldest example of a category.
Example Sentence
He was the doyen of a small group searching for evidence of extraterrestrial.
Synonyms
leader of institution; administrator; authority
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
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