English / word
veteran
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation; a former military member
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
In context
01
He is a veteran freedom fighter.
02
A veteran teacher trained the new staff.
Synonyms
expert,experienced person,old hand
Antonyms
beginner,recruit,novice
Collocations
war veteran,military veteran,veteran player