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veteran Definition


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veteran
noun
    1. Someone with many years of experience in a particular activity.
      Thesaurus: expert, master, professional, pro, old hand.
    2. An old and experienced member of the armed forces.
    (N Amer, especially US)
    3. An ex-serviceman or -woman.
    4a. Old; experienced;
      Thesaurus: experienced, seasoned, versed, skilled, weathered, accomplished.
    4b. Referring to veterans or for veterans.
Etymology: 16c: from Latin veteranus old.



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