Definitions for veteran



Overview of noun veteran

The noun veteran has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (7) veteran, veteran soldier

(a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits")

2. (5) veteran, vet, ex-serviceman

(a person who has served in the armed forces)

3. (5) veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager

(an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service)


Overview of adj veteran

The adj veteran has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (11) seasoned, veteran

(rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer")

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