nonveteran
nonveteran Lexical Profile
nonveteran Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not having served in the armed forces; relating to or designating civilians who are not military veterans.
"The health study compared stress levels between retired service members and nonveteran participants of the same age."
Lacking long experience in a particular occupation, sport, or field; rookie or novice.
"The training camp was designed primarily to help nonveteran players adjust to the pace of professional basketball."
• noun
A person who has not served in the armed forces.
"Both former soldiers and nonveterans attended the community memorial service to pay their respects."
A person who lacks extensive experience in a particular occupation, activity, or organization.
"As a relative nonveteran on the city council, she brought fresh perspectives to the budget committee."