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(Entry 1 of 2)
a person with long experience in a specified area
- as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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veteran
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of veteran (Entry 2 of 2)
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
- a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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- accomplished,
- ace,
- adept,
- compleat,
- complete,
- consummate,
- crack,
- crackerjack,
- educated,
- experienced,
- expert,
- good,
- great,
- master,
- masterful,
- masterly,
- practiced
- (also practised),
- professed,
- proficient,
- skilled,
- skillful,
- versed,
- virtuoso
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- all-around
- (also all-round),
- well-rounded
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The first known use of veteran was in 1509
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