veteran

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.

   The ceremony honored veterans of the war.

2. 2
   noun

   A person with long experience in a particular activity or job.

   As a veteran of many campaigns, she knew exactly what to do.

3. 3
   adj

   Having long experience in a particular activity.

   A veteran reporter covered the election.

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Simplified etymology

Veteran entered English in the early 16th century through French from Latin vetus, “old.” Its familiar abbreviation vet is recorded from the mid-19th century.

Borrowed from Middle French vétéran, from Latin veterānus.

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