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