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| vet·er·an [ véttərən ] (plural vet·er·ans) |
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1. military somebody formerly in armed forces: a former member of the armed forces
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2. military experienced soldier: a long-serving member of the military who has had much active service
 a veteran of three foreign wars
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3. somebody with experience: somebody who is considerably experienced in something
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| [Early 16th century. Directly or via French vétéran< Latin veteranus< vetus "old"] |
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 vet·er·an adjective |
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