veteran
word
/ˈvɛtɝən/
VET-ur-uhn
/vˈɛtəɹən/
VET-uh-ruhn
Definition
A veteran is someone who has a lot of experience in a particular field, especially a person who has served in the military.
Usage & Nuances
'Veteran' is often used for people with long military service ('war veteran'), but can also mean someone highly experienced in any field ('a veteran teacher'). Can be formal or neutral. Don't confuse with only old age; it's about experience.
Spanish: veterano - excombatientePortuguese (BR): veteranoPortuguese (PT): veteranoChinese (Simplified): 老兵 - 资深人士Chinese (Traditional): 老兵 - 資深人士Hindi: अनुभवी - पूर्व सैनिकArabic: مخضرم - محارب قديمBengali: প্রবীণ - সাবেক সেনা সদস্যRussian: ветеранJapanese: ベテランVietnamese: cựu chiến binh - người kỳ cựuKorean: 베테랑 - 참전 용사Turkish: veteran - deneyimli kişiUrdu: سینیئر - سابق فوجیIndonesian: veteran - orang berpengalaman
Example Sentences
My grandfather is a war veteran.
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She is a veteran teacher with thirty years of experience.
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The company hired a veteran engineer for the project.
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After so many years in politics, she’s seen as a true veteran.
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You can always count on a veteran player during tough games.
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The veterans shared their stories at the community event.
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