Synonyms for doyen
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The senior, or eldest male member of a group.
Related words
- Word family
- doyenne
Forms
- Plural
- doyens → deans…
Example sentences
- dean He used to be a professor, but now he is the dean.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| doyen | steady | |
| dean | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- dean1