veteran

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
  2. noun a person who has served in the armed forces
  3. noun an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French vétéran, from Latin veterānus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

veteran soldier

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