1. (

• veteran ,
• veteran_soldier

) a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits" ;

2. (

• veteran ,
• vet ,
• ex-serviceman

) a person who has served in the armed forces ;

3. (

• veteran ,
• old-timer ,
• oldtimer ,
• old_hand ,
• warhorse ,
• old_stager ,
• stager ,

) an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service ;

1. (

• seasoned ,
• veteran

) rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer" ;