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Veteran
01
a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war
Examples
The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day.
He became a veteran after serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
02
a military member with extensive experience in combat or operational duty
Examples
The decorated veteran had served three tours in Afghanistan.
As a combat veteran, he spoke about the realities of war.
03
a person with deep experience in a particular field
Examples
He 's a veteran of the film industry with over 40 years of directing credits.
She 's a veteran of startup culture and knows how to navigate rapid growth.
veteran
01
having extensive experience in a particular field or activity, typically as a result of long service or practice
Examples
The veteran journalist covered conflicts in multiple countries throughout her career.
As a veteran teacher, Mrs. Johnson knew how to handle any classroom situation.
