ancien combattant — meaning in English
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English meaning
- veteran noun Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
Senses
ancien combattant is used for these senses in English:
- veteran A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
- war veteran A person who has served in the armed forces during a war, as contrasted with one who served entirely during peacetime.
veteran — full definition
- noun Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
- noun A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
- adj Having long experience or service in something.