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veteran
[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn]
noun
a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like.
a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war.
a Vietnam veteran.
adjective
(of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare.
veteran troops.
experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period.
a veteran member of Congress.
of, relating to, or characteristic of veterans.
veteran
/ ˈvɛtrən, ˈvɛtərən /
noun
a person or thing that has given long service in some capacity
( as modifier )
veteran firemen
a soldier who has seen considerable active service
( as modifier )
veteran soldier
a person who has served in the military forces
See veteran car
Other Word Forms
- nonveteran noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of veteran1
Example Sentences
Yet the club, and sport, will wave goodbye to the veteran pair after Saturday's game as they retire.
On the latest episode, beloved veteran actress Celia Imrie was seen telling her fellow participants: "People think I'm nice, but I'm not."
Lloyd Webber is also partnering with Michael Harrison, a veteran British producer, on new theatrical ventures.
Mr. Nasaw provides examples of World War II veterans for whom it lasted 50 years or more—for some it became a lifelong affliction.
Three months ago, Zach Bryan, a Navy veteran who rose to become the third-most-popular singer in the U.S. last year, teased a snippet of a song on his Instagram.
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