a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; the veterans laughed at the new recruits
[ Syn: veteran soldier ]
a person who has served in the armed forces
[ Syn: vet , ex-serviceman ]
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
[ Syn: old-timer , oldtimer , old hand , warhorse , old stager , stager ]
veteran (n.)
rendered competent through trial and experience; a seasoned traveler; veteran steadiness; a veteran officer
[ Syn: seasoned ]