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(adjective) relating to or characteristic of or available to a veteran or veterans; "veteran benefits" |
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(noun) an experienced person; someone who has given long service |
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Synonyms: old hand, old stager, old-timer, warhorse |
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Related Words: expert |
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(noun) a person who has served in the armed forces |
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Synonyms: ex-serviceman, vet |
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Related Words: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman |
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(noun) a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits" |
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Synonyms: veteran soldier |
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Related Words: man, military man, military personnel, serviceman |
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(satellite adjective) rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer" |
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Synonyms: seasoned |
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