plural doyens
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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“Doyen.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/doyen. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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