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Definition of Veteran
1. Noun. A serviceman who has seen considerable active service. "The veterans laughed at the new recruits"
2. Adjective. Rendered competent through trial and experience. "A veteran officer"
3. Noun. A person who has served in the armed forces.
Group relationships: American Legion, Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Vfw
Specialized synonyms: Legionnaire
Generic synonyms: Man, Military Man, Military Personnel, Serviceman
4. Noun. An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.
Definition of Veteran
1. a. Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.
2. n. One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.
3. a. Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.
4. n. One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had.
Definition of Veteran
1. a former member of the armed forces [n -S]
Medical Definition of Veteran
1. Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill. "The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers." (Macaulay) Origin: L. Veteranus, from vetus, veteris, old; akin to Gr. Year, Skr. Vatsara. See Wether. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Veteran
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