veterans (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərənz/
Definition
People who have served in the armed forces of a country, especially during a war.
Examples
The community center offers support programs specifically for local veterans.
Many veterans struggle with readjusting to civilian life after their service.
On Memorial Day, we remember and thank all those who served as veterans.
How to Use veterans
- veteran of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate the specific war, conflict, or field in which someone served or has extensive experience. — "He is a veteran of World War II."
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