veteran meaning and definition

VETERAN noun

Definition of veteran (noun)

1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
   • "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
   • synonyms: veteran soldier
2. a person who has served in the armed forces
   • synonyms: ex-serviceman, vet
3. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
   • synonyms: old hand, old stager, oldtimer, old-timer, stager, warhorse

VETERAN adjective

Definition of veteran (adjective)

1. rendered competent through trial and experience
   • "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"
   • synonyms: seasoned