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veteran > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1veteran, seasonedRendered competent through trial and experience
NOUN1veteran, veteran soldierA serviceman who has seen considerable active service
2veteran, vet, ex-servicemanA person who has served in the armed forces
3veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stagerAn experienced person who has been through many battles
veteran > pronunciation
Soundsveh'terahn; veh'trahn
RhymesAachen, Aaron, abandon, and 2521 more rhymes in ahn...
veteran > adjective
MeaningRendered competent through trial and experience.
Examples"veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"
Synonymsseasoned
Similar toexperienced, experient
veteran > noun 1, person
MeaningA serviceman who has seen considerable active service.
Examples"the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
Synonymsveteran soldier
Broaderserviceman, military man, man, military personnel
veteran > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who has served in the armed forces.
Synonymsvet, ex-serviceman
Member ofAmerican Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW
Broaderserviceman, military man, man, military personnel
NarrowerLegionnaire
veteran > noun 3, person
MeaningAn experienced person who has been through many battles. Someone who has given long service.
Synonymsold-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager
Broaderexpert

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