doyenne
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noun
- A female doyen.
- The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.“Helen Thomas is frequently referred to as "the doyenne of the White House press corps."”
- A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert
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