veteran
/ˈvɛtərən/
noun
- A person who has served in the military, especially in combat.
- My uncle is a veteran of the Gulf War.
- Many veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life after service.
- The town held a ceremony to thank local veterans.
- A person who has had long experience in a particular field or activity.
- As a veteran teacher, he knew how to handle difficult students.
- The team's veteran player helped the rookies learn the game.
- She is a veteran of the film industry with over 30 years of experience.
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adjective
- Having long experience in a particular field or activity.
- A veteran journalist reported from the war zone.
- The veteran actor received a lifetime achievement award.
- The company hired a veteran engineer to lead the project.
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