Veteran meaning

What does “veteran” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“veteran” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a serviceman who has seen considerable active service.

veteran

noun

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
“the veterans laughed at the new recruits”
Synonymsveteran soldier
a person who has served in the armed forces
Synonymsvet ex-serviceman
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
Synonymsold-timer oldtimer old hand warhorse old stager stager

adjective

rendered competent through trial and experience
“a seasoned traveler”
“veteran steadiness”
Synonymsseasoned

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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