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veteran
noun
adjective
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
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[ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən]
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noun
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A group, animal, etc. with long experience of a particular activity.
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans that weren't in armed conflict.
adjective
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.