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A '''doyen''' or '''doyenne''' (from the [[French language|French]] word ''[[wikt:doyen#French|doyen]]'', ''doyenne'' in the feminine [[grammatical gender]]) is the senior ambassador by length of service in a particular country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/diplomacy/Modern-diplomatic-practice|title=Diplomacy - Modern diplomatic practice &#124; Britannica}}</ref>

A '''doyen''' or '''doyenne''' (from the [[French language|French]] word ''[[wikt:doyen#French|doyen]]'', ''doyenne'' in the feminine [[grammatical gender]]) is the senior ambassador by length of service in a particular country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/diplomacy/Modern-diplomatic-practice|title=Diplomacy - Modern diplomatic practice &#124; Britannica}}</ref>



In the English language, the meaning of ''doyen'' (feminine form: ''doyenne'') has been borrowed from French to refer to any senior member of a group,<ref>''[[Oxford English Dictionary]]'' 2nd Ed. 1998</ref> particularly one whose knowledge or abilities exceed those of other members. In the [[United States]] and other English-speaking countries, the title of [[Dean of the Diplomatic Corps|Dean]] is often used for the seniormost member of the diplomatic corps.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deans of the Diplomatic Corps |url=https://www.state.gov/resources-for-foreign-embassies/deans-of-the-diplomatic-corps/ |website=United States Department of State |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref>

In the English language, the meaning of ''doyen'' (feminine form: doyenne) has been borrowed from French to refer to any senior member of a group,<ref>''[[Oxford English Dictionary]]'' 2nd Ed. 1998</ref> particularly one whose knowledge or abilities exceed those of other members. In the [[United States]] and other English-speaking countries, the title of [[Dean of the Diplomatic Corps|Dean]] is often used for the seniormost member of the diplomatic corps.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deans of the Diplomatic Corps |url=https://www.state.gov/resources-for-foreign-embassies/deans-of-the-diplomatic-corps/ |website=United States Department of State |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref>



In many Catholic countries, the doyen of the diplomatic corps is the [[Apostolic Nuncio]] regardless of the length of service. In a number of former colonies in Africa, the ambassador of the former metropolis holds this position.

In many Catholic countries, the doyen of the diplomatic corps is the [[Apostolic Nuncio]] regardless of the length of service. In a number of former colonies in Africa, the ambassador of the former metropolis holds this position.

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