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Detailed Synonyms for veteran in English

veteran:

veteran [the ~] noun

  1. the veteran
    the veteran
  2. the veteran
    the old-stager; the veteran; the old hand; the ex-serviceman; the old-campaigner
  3. the veteran
    – an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service 1
    the veteran; the warhorse; the old hand; the oldtimer; the old stager; the stager; the old-timer
    – an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service 1
  4. the veteran
    – a person who has served in the armed forces 1
    the vet; the veteran; the ex-serviceman
    – a person who has served in the armed forces 1
  5. the veteran
    – a serviceman who has seen considerable active service 1
    the veteran; the veteran soldier
    – a serviceman who has seen considerable active service 1

veteran adj

  1. veteran
  2. veteran
    – rendered competent through trial and experience 1
    seasoned; veteran
    – rendered competent through trial and experience 1
    • seasoned adj
      • a seasoned traveler1
    • veteran adj
      • veteran steadiness1
      • a veteran officer1

veteran

  1. veteran

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Related Definitions for "veteran":

  1. rendered competent through trial and experience1
    • veteran steadiness1
    • a veteran officer1
  2. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service1
  3. a person who has served in the armed forces1
  4. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service1
    • the veterans laughed at the new recruits1

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