Bahasa Melayu

doyen

Bahasa Melayu

English

doyen, senior member, leading expert

The most senior or most respected person in a group or field.

دويين

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  1. Beliau dianggap doyen dalam bidang perubatan tradisional.

    He is regarded as a doyen in the field of traditional medicine.

  2. Para peserta menghormati doyen persatuan itu.

    The participants respected the association's senior member.

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It refers to the senior or most respected person in a group.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.