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