veteran
/'vetərən/
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Definition
Noun:
- A person who has had long experience in a particular field: A "veteran" is someone who has worked in a profession, activity, or skill for a very long time and is therefore highly experienced.
- A former member of the armed forces: A "veteran" is a person who has served in the military, especially during a war.
Adjective:
- Having long experience: The adjective "veteran" describes a person or thing that is very experienced due to long service or practice in a particular area.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She is a veteran of the teaching profession, with over 40 years of experience.
- The organization provides support for military veterans.
- Adjective:
- The team is led by a veteran officer who knows how to handle crises.
- He is a veteran journalist, having reported from conflict zones for decades.
Advanced Usage
- "Veteran of": This phrase is used to specify the field in which someone has long experience.
- He is a veteran of the music industry.
- "Veteran status": This term refers to the condition of having served in the military.
- The job application asked if he claimed veteran status.
Variants and Related Words
- Veterans Day (proper noun): A U.S. federal holiday honoring military veterans, observed on November 11.
- Veteran's Administration (VA) (proper noun): A U.S. government agency responsible for providing services to veterans.
Synonyms
- Noun (experienced person): Expert, old hand, stalwart, seasoned professional.
- Noun (ex-serviceman): Ex-serviceman, ex-servicewoman, former soldier, old soldier.
- Adjective: Experienced, seasoned, long-serving, practiced.
Related Phrases
- Battle-hardened veteran: A veteran, especially a soldier, who has become tough and experienced through difficult experiences.
- The battle-hardened veteran offered calm advice to the new troops.
- War veteran: A veteran who served during a time of war.
- The parade honored the war veterans from the local community.
Related Idioms
- A veteran of many campaigns: An idiom describing someone with extensive experience in a series of efforts or struggles, not necessarily military.
- As a veteran of many political campaigns, she was an invaluable advisor.
Adjective
- rendered competent through trial and experience
- a seasoned traveler
- veteran steadiness
- a veteran officer
Noun
- an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
- a person who has served in the armed forces
- a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
- the veterans laughed at the new recruits