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doyen in German

doyen in German is Altmeister, Lichtgestalt, Wortführer — doyen means a commander in charge of ten men.

doyen in German

Altmeister
noun
The senior, or eldest male member of a group.
Lichtgestalt
noun
(colloquial) A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.
Wortführer
noun
(colloquial) A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.

What does "doyen" mean?

  1. noun A commander in charge of ten men.
  2. noun The senior, or eldest male member of a group.
  3. noun A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.
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What is "doyen" in German?

"doyen" in German is Altmeister, Lichtgestalt, Wortführer. doyen means: A commander in charge of ten men.

Are there other ways to say "doyen" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "doyen": Altmeister, Lichtgestalt, Wortführer.

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