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."
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