Definition of Veteran
Veteran
vet·er·an


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(noun)
A person with long experience in a particular field or activity.

e.g. The veteran firefighter received a medal for bravery.

(noun)
a person who used to serve in the armed forces, especially one who is old and/or who served for a long time;

e.g. He is a veteran who served in the Second World War.

(adjective)
having a lot of experience in some skill, occupation, or field due to having been involved in it for a long time;

e.g. They are veteran chefs who have been cooking professionally for several years.



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