noun
veteran
VEH-tuh-ruhn
noun
1
Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
"She's a veteran of the fashion industry, with thirty years in the business."
2
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
"The town holds a ceremony each November to honour its veterans."
adj
1
Having long experience or service in something.
"A veteran journalist covered the trial for the local paper."
How to Use Veteran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone highly experienced in their field, or specifically a former member of the armed forces.
Common pairings
a war veteran
a veteran player
Veterans Day
Word Forms
veterans plural
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Etymology
From Latin veteranus, related to vetus, "old".