Meaning & use
veteran
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.
See it in a sentence
The parade honored local veterans who had fought overseas decades earlier.
Her grandfather, a veteran of two conflicts, rarely spoke about his experiences.
A note on using this word
Veteran is also used more broadly for anyone highly experienced in a field, as in 'a veteran journalist.'
Words with a similar meaning
ex-serviceman
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having had long experience in a particular field or activity.
The veteran pilot calmly guided the plane through the sudden storm.
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