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Definition of veteran

veteran

/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/
vet · er · an
Plural:veterans
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Adjective:veteran
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• adjective

1

Having had long experience, practice, or service in a particular role or field.

Example

"The veteran journalist asked the politician a series of challenging and insightful questions."

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• noun

1

A person who has served in the military or armed forces, especially during wartime.

Example

"The city hosted a parade to honor the veterans who had bravely served their country."

2

A person who has had long experience or practice in a particular field, profession, or activity.

Example

"As a veteran of the tech industry, she was frequently asked to mentor junior software developers."

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• Rhymes for veteran

• Nearby Words

vesuvius
vet
vetch
veteran
veterinarian
veterinary
vetiver

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'veteranus', meaning 'old, experienced', which comes from 'vetus', meaning 'old'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veteran. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veteran
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