CEFR C1

ex-serviceman

noun

Meaning

A person who has previously served in the armed forces.

Examples

The local community center offers special support services for every ex-serviceman in the area.
Many ex-servicemen find it challenging to adjust to civilian life after years of military discipline.

Synonyms: veteran, former soldier, ex-military, old soldier

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ex-serviceman (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɛksˈsɜːrvɪsmən

Definition

A person who has previously served in the armed forces.

Examples

The local community center offers special support services for every ex-serviceman in the area.
Many ex-servicemen find it challenging to adjust to civilian life after years of military discipline.
The association of ex-servicemen meets monthly to discuss veterans' benefits and pension issues.

How to Use ex-serviceman

ex-serviceman (collocation): a person who has left the military — "He is a proud ex-serviceman who served for twenty years."

Synonyms of ex-serviceman

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