veteran


Definition: Meaning of, veteran in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈvɛt(ə)r(ə)n /

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veteran veterans
[countable]
  1. someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war
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  2. someone who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity
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veteran used in phrases

  • veteran car (noun)
    1. British English a car built before 1905
  • veteran soldier (noun)
    1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
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