Veteran commonly refers to someone who has fought in a war––think Veterans' Day, the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial––but, in fact, the word can mean anyone with experience in a particular field.
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced;
Noun
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
Noun
a person who has served in the armed forces
Noun
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
a.
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life
and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a
veteran officer or soldier; veteran skill.
n.
One who has been long exercised in any service or art,
particularly in war; one who has had.
Veteran
The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers.
Veteran
Ensigns that pierced the foe's remotest lines, The hardy veteran with tears resigns.
Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced;
Usage Examples
As a 22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and as a Civilian Advisor to the Afghan Army in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand both the gravity of giving the order, and the challenge of carrying it out.
Any veteran can tell you it is already hard enough to see a doctor down at the VA and get the health care they were promised when they signed up to serve this country.
On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.
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Other Usage ExamplesPostpartum depression is a very real and very serious problem for many mothers. It can happen to a first time mom or a veteran mother. It can occur a few days... or a few months after childbirth.
As the daughter of a 25-year veteran of the armed forces, I am incredibly thankful for the sacrifices our women and men have made in Iraq, and continue to make in Afghanistan.
A veteran journalist has never had time to think twice before he writes.
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