veteran
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: veterans
Sense 1
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
người có kinh nghiệm lâu dài trong một hoạt động nhất định
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Noun
Examples
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
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.
người có kinh nghiệm lâu dài trong một hoạt động nhất định
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Noun
Examples
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
Having had long experience, practice, or service.
đã có kinh nghiệm lâu dài, thực hành hoặc dịch vụ
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Adjective
Examples
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
Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.
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.