veteran (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərən/
Definition
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
Examples
The parade honored local veterans for their service.
He is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD.
Many veterans find it difficult to transition back to civilian life.
How to Use veteran
- veteran of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the war, conflict, or field in which someone has served or gained experience. — "He is a veteran of the Korean War."
- veteran journalist (collocation)
- A journalist with many years of experience. — "The veteran journalist broke the story."
- veteran player (collocation)
- An athlete who has been playing professionally for a long time. — "The veteran player decided to retire after this season."
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