Meaning of veteran

Definition of veteran

(adj) rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"
(noun) a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
a person who has served in the armed forces
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

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