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vet·er·an

veteran

 
 
pronunciation:
ve t rn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A veteran is a person who was in the army or other fighting force during a war. Sometimes people call a veteran a "vet."
There is a holiday that honors the country's war veterans. On that day, there is a parade in our town and many veterans march in it.
definition 2: A person who has had long experience in a particular activity is sometimes called a "veteran."
The veterans gave the new players a few tips.
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  knowledge, military, war