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veteran

vet·er·an [ véttərən ] (plural vet·er·ans)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. military somebody formerly in armed forces: a former member of the armed forces

2. military experienced soldier: a long-serving member of the military who has had much active service
a veteran of three foreign wars

3. somebody with experience: somebody who is considerably experienced in something

[Early 16th century. Directly or via French vétéran< Latin veteranus< vetus "old"]

vet·er·an adjective
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