ex-service
Definition
- Adjective:
- Formerly in military service: "ex-service" describes a person who has previously served in the armed forces (such as the army, navy, or air force) and is no longer in active duty. It is typically used to refer to veterans or retired military personnel.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The charity provides housing for ex-service men and women. (This refers to individuals who were formerly in the armed forces.)
- Many ex-service personnel struggle to find civilian jobs after leaving the military. (Former military members face challenges in employment.)
Advanced Usage
"ex-service organization": an organization that supports former military members.
- The Royal British Legion is a well-known ex-service organization. (It assists veterans and their families.)
"ex-service discount": a price reduction offered to former military personnel.
- Many stores offer an ex-service discount to thank veterans for their service. (A special benefit for those who served.)
Variants and Related Words
Ex-servicewoman (n): a woman who has formerly served in the armed forces.
- She is an ex-servicewoman who now works as a nurse. (A female veteran.)
Ex-serviceman (n): a man who has formerly served in the armed forces.
- The local club is for ex-servicemen only. (A social group for male veterans.)
Ex-serviceperson (n): a gender-neutral term for someone formerly in military service.
- The government offers grants to ex-servicepersons for education. (Former military members of any gender.)
Synonyms
- Veteran: a person who has served in the armed forces.
- Former soldier: someone who was previously a soldier.
- Retired military: a person who has left active military duty.
Related Idioms
- No direct idioms: "ex-service" is a formal adjective and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions. However, related phrases include:
- "Old soldier": an informal term for a veteran.
- He's an old soldier who tells stories about the war. (A veteran with long experience.)