definition of
veteran

[1] #1 veteran s. [seasoned] rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer". wn

[2] #2 veteran n. [veteran soldier] a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits". wn

[3] #3 veteran n. [vet, ex-serviceman] a person who has served in the armed forces. wn

[4] #4 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. wn