Definition of Veteran

1. Noun. A serviceman who has seen considerable active service. "The veterans laughed at the new recruits"

Exact synonyms: Veteran Soldier
Generic synonyms: Man, Military Man, Military Personnel, Serviceman

2. Adjective. Rendered competent through trial and experience. "A veteran officer"
Exact synonyms: Seasoned
Similar to: Experienced, Experient

3. Noun. A person who has served in the armed forces.
Exact synonyms: Ex-serviceman, Vet
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.
Exact synonyms: Old Hand, Old Stager, Old-timer, Oldtimer, Stager, Warhorse
Generic synonyms: Expert

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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Veterans' Day
Veterans Administration hospital
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
veteran soldier
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Veterinarian's Oath
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