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noun

veteran

VEH-tuh-ruhn
noun
1
Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
"She's a veteran of the fashion industry, with thirty years in the business."
2
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
"The town holds a ceremony each November to honour its veterans."
adj
1
Having long experience or service in something.
"A veteran journalist covered the trial for the local paper."

How to Use Veteran

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In plain EnglishSomeone highly experienced in their field, or specifically a former member of the armed forces.

Common pairings
a war veteran a veteran player Veterans Day

Word Forms

veterans plural

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Etymology

From Latin veteranus, related to vetus, "old".

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