veteran

/ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: veterans

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person with long experience of a particular activity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người có kinh nghiệm lâu dài trong một hoạt động nhất định

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Noun

Examples

The company's new hires were nervous, but the veterans were self-assured because, as one summarized it, "this isn't our first rodeo."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người có kinh nghiệm lâu dài trong một hoạt động nhất định

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Noun

Examples

We honor veterans and senior citizens with a ten percent discount.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Having had long experience, practice, or service.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đã có kinh nghiệm lâu dài, thực hành hoặc dịch vụ

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Adjective

Examples

The insinuating eloquence and delicate flattery of veteran diplomatists and courtiers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến các cựu thành viên của lực lượng vũ trang

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “veteran” mean?

A person with long experience of a particular activity.

Is “veteran” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.