veteran

vet·er·an

A veteran displays his medals.

noun

The definition of a veteran is a person who has served in the military or a person who has obtained a lot of experience in a particular field.

An example of a veteran is someone who served in the army.
A person who has worked for 20 years in the field of social work is an example of someone who would be described as a veteran in the field.

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veteran

experienced; practiced
designating or of a person who has served in the armed forces

Origin of veteran

Classical Latin veteranus from vetus (gen. veteris), old from Indo-European base an unverified form wet-, year from source wether, Classical Greek etos, year

1. an old, experienced soldier, etc., esp. one who served in time of war
2. any person who has served in the armed forces
a person of long experience in some occupation or position

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veteran

noun

a. A person who has served in the armed forces.
b. An old soldier who has seen long service.
A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity: a veteran of political campaigns.

Origin of veteran

Latin veterānus from vetus veter- old ; see wet-² in Indo-European roots.

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vet′er·an
adjective

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Noun

(plural veterans)

A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.

Adjective

(not comparable)

Having had long experience, practice, or service.
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

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