Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who has served in the military or has extensive experience in a particular field.
Veteran
/ˈvetərən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
King reacted with the assurance of a veteran.
After twenty years in the army, she was a true veteran.
The political candidate was a veteran of numerous campaigns.
Etymology:
From Latin veteranus, derived from vetus meaning old. First used in English around the 16th century to describe soldiers who had grown old in service.
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