veteran

Noun
  1. A serviceman who has seen considerable active service (synset 110769196)
    "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
    is a type of: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman - someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
    same as: veteran soldier
  2. A person who has served in the armed forces (synset 110769021)
    is a type of: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman - someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
    subtypes: legionnaire - a member of the American Legion
    belongs to:
    same as: ex-serviceman, vet
  3. An experienced person who has been through many battles;
    Someone who has given long service (synset 110768791)
    is a type of: expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
    same as: old hand, old stager, old-timer, oldtimer, stager, warhorse
Adjective
  1. Rendered competent through trial and experience (synset 300939792)
    "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"
    similar to: experienced, experient - having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
    same as: seasoned

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