Veteran

['vet(ə)r(ə)n] or ['vɛtərən]

Definition

(noun.) an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.

(noun.) a person who has served in the armed forces.

(noun.) a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; 'the veterans laughed at the new recruits'.

Typed by Hester--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.

(n.) One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.

Inputed by Bennett

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Old (in experience), experienced (especially in war).

n. Old soldier.

Editor: Upton

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Habitue, expert, adept, proficient

ANT:Tyro, recruit, novice, lubber

Typed by Hector

Definition

adj. old experienced: long exercised esp. in military life.—n. one long exercised in any service esp. in war.—v.t. Vet′eranise to make veteran.—v.i. (U.S.) to re-enlist for military service.

Typist: Sophie

Examples

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