veteran
noun
a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like.
nonveteran
-
a word derived from
veteran.
Example Sentences
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Among nonveteran adults who are chronically homeless and disabled, only 9.4% will receive a voucher in a given year, as compared with 48% of veterans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I think that we can scale it if we’re able to get the resources we need for our nonveteran unhoused neighbors.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
A Navy rear admiral, Jackson is a surprise choice to succeed Shulkin, a former Obama administration official and the first nonveteran to head the VA.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2018
The nonveteran candidate, however, was the highest-ranking applicant.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2016
In January, 76 new veterans started the program, while the nonveteran total dropped by one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2015
