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veteran
[ vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn ]
noun
- a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like:
a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war:
a Vietnam veteran.
adjective
- (of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare:
veteran troops.
- experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period:
a veteran member of Congress.
- of, relating to, or characteristic of veterans.
veteran
/ ˈvɛtrən; ˈvɛtərən /
noun
- a person or thing that has given long service in some capacity
- ( as modifier )
veteran firemen
- a soldier who has seen considerable active service
- ( as modifier )
veteran soldier
- a person who has served in the military forces
- See veteran car
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·İ· noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of veteran1
Example Sentences
It’s an interesting inclusion until one other photo follows it: A photo of the cast alongside some of the actual veterans, one of whom has his middle finger raised proudly to the camera.
The Chelsea Pensioners, retired British Army veterans, live at the Royal Hospital in London and have helped shape the design, which includes a homage to their scarlet uniforms.
Since announcing her campaign in January, Lee has run on a message of unity as a veteran politician with decades of experience forging connections across all interest groups.
Some are veterans parachuting in for their final stops.
In the past week, Israeli military reservists and veterans have signed several open letters condemning the ongoing war and questioning its priorities.
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