English · Family & People
veteran
/ˈvet.ər.ən/
[/ˈvet.ər.ən/]
ex-soldier, old hand
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A veteran is a person who has long experience, especially someone who served in the armed forces.
Example
The war veteran shared his memories with the students, who listened in respectful, attentive silence.
The war veteran shared his memories with the students, who listened in respectful, attentive silence.
Etymology
From Latin 'veteranus' (old, experienced), from 'vetus' (old).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for former military personnel and, more broadly, for any long-experienced person.