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veteran
adjective
noun
Rendered competent through trial and experience
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ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən
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adjective
Rendered competent through trial and experience
“A seasoned traveler”
noun
A serviceman who has seen considerable active service
“The veterans laughed at the new recruits”
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces
noun
An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
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A seasoned traveler
Veteran steadiness
A veteran officer
The veterans laughed at the new recruits
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