Meaning & Definition of Veteran in English
English⟶
Veteran
/vɛtərən/
noun
1. A serviceman who has seen considerable active service
- "The veterans laughed at the new recruits"
synonym:
- veteran,
- veteran soldier
2. A person who has served in the armed forces
synonym:
- veteran,
- vet,
- ex-serviceman
3. An experienced person who has been through many battles
- Someone who has given long service
synonym:
- veteran,
- old-timer,
- oldtimer,
- old hand,
- warhorse,
- old stager,
- stager
adjective
1. Rendered competent through trial and experience
- "A seasoned traveler"
- "Veteran steadiness"
- "A veteran officer"
synonym:
- seasoned,
- veteran(a)