Veteran
WordNet
noun
(1) An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
(2) A person who has served in the armed forces
(3) A serviceman who has seen considerable active service
"The veterans laughed at the new recruits"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A person with long experience of a particular activity.
- A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
Adjective
- Having had long experience, practice, or service.
- Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.
Noun
veteran
- veteran; former member of armed forces
- veteran, person with long experience