Bahasa Melayu

doyen

Bahasa Melayu

English

doyen, senior person, leading expert

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

دويين

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  1. Beliau dianggap doyen dalam bidang perubatan itu.

    He is regarded as a doyen in that field of medicine.

  2. Para peserta menghormati doyen persidangan itu.

    The participants respected the doyen of the conference.

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doyen

It refers to a highly respected senior person in a field.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.