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Definition of veteran
1a : a former member of the armed forcesb : an old soldier of long service
2 : a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (such as politics or the arts)
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Examples of veteran in a Sentence
a veteran of the political scene
He's a 10-year veteran with the team.
Recent Examples of veteran from the Web
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David Maxwell, associate director for the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University and a veteran of five tours in South Korea with the United States Army, said the Pentagon was constantly upgrading its counterbattery capabilities.
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Families of military, veterans, fire, EMS, LEO, nurses and teachers can celebrate with free food, drinks and games, bounce houses, face painting and a DJ from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alligator Pavillion at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.
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Veterans of the 1970s liberation war who formed the pillar of Mugabe’s rule are aging, and many are now at odds with the president over his long stay in office.
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Each letter from a soldier, veteran, or family member is sandwiched between Carroll’s unobtrusive contextualization.
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Carlsbad Navy veteran was picked as American Legion’s Recruiter of Year 2017 for California.
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Smith garnered attention as the first female tank crew member in the U.S., and Harper was known for his involvement in erecting multiple memorials for veterans.
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The program, billed as a tribute to veterans, was staged by Christian broadcasting group Salem Media and the First Baptist Church of Dallas.
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Part of his career has been working with blind veterans for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Origin and Etymology of veteran
Latin veteranus, from veteranus, adjective, old, of long experience, from veter-, vetus old — more at wether
VETERAN Defined for English Language Learners
veteran
playDefinition of veteran for English Language Learners
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: someone who fought in a war as a soldier, sailor, etc.
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: someone who has a lot of experience in a particular activity, job, etc.
VETERAN Defined for Kids
Definition of veteran for Students
1 : a person who has had long experience
2 : a former member of the armed forces especially in war
Definition of veteran for Students
: having gained skill through experience She is a veteran dog trainer.
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