veteran

UK
/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/
US
/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/

Translations

veterannoun
veterans
pl
UK
/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/
US
/ˈvɛt̬.ɚ.ən/
vétéranPersonne ayant servi dans l’armée ou ayant une longue expérience dans un domaine.
The town held a parade to honor the veterans who served in the war.
La ville a organisé un défilé pour honorer les vétérans qui ont servi pendant la guerre.
Synonyms
seasoned individual
experienced person
veteranadjective
more veteran
Comp.
most veteran
Super.
UK
/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/
US
/ˈvɛt.ər.ən/
chevronnéSe dit d’une personne ayant une grande expérience ou une longue pratique dans un domaine.
The veteran journalist was able to navigate the complex political landscape with ease.
Le journaliste chevronné a su naviguer facilement dans le paysage politique complexe.
Additional translations
vétéranEmploi lié au domaine militaire ou aux anciens combattants.

Definitions

veterannoun
A person who has served in the military.
The town held a parade to honor the veterans who served in the war.
A person who has had long experience in a particular field.
As a veteran of the publishing industry, she was well-respected by her peers.
veteranadjective
Having a long experience or practice in a particular field or activity.
The veteran journalist was able to navigate the complex political landscape with ease.
Relating to or intended for people who have served in the armed forces.
The new law expands veteran healthcare benefits.