Synonyms for veteran
ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trənvet·er·an

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1. veteran

   Synonyms:
   habitue, expert, adept, proficient

   Antonyms:
   tyro, recruit, novice, lubber

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1. veteran, veteran soldiernoun

   a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

   "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"

   Synonyms:
   stager, vet, old hand, old stager, veteran soldier, warhorse, old-timer, oldtimer, ex-serviceman

   Antonyms:
   inexperienced, inexperient

2. veteran, vet, ex-servicemannoun

   a person who has served in the armed forces

   Synonyms:
   stager, veterinary, vet, old hand, old stager, veterinary surgeon, veteran soldier, warhorse, veterinarian, old-timer, oldtimer, ex-serviceman

   Antonyms:
   inexperienced, inexperient

3. veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stageradjective

   an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

   Synonyms:
   antique, stager, stage manager, gaffer, vet, old hand, old stager, old geezer, veteran soldier, warhorse, old-timer, oldtimer, ex-serviceman

   Antonyms:
   inexperienced, inexperient

4. seasoned, veteran(a)adjective

   rendered competent through trial and experience

   "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"

   Antonyms:
   inexperienced, inexperient

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1. • Serviceman

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1. grognard

   a lifelong professional soldier, a guardsman, the stalwart professionals least likely to run, a soldier with resolve.

   despite overwhelming enemy strength, the grognards held the line and drove them back with heavy losses.

   Submitted by anonymous on January 21, 2020  

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1. veteranadjective

   Synonyms:
   old (in experience), experienced (especially in war)

2. veterannoun

   Synonyms:
   old soldier

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1. List of paraphrases for "veteran":

   veterans, senior, old, vet, experienced, combatant, old-timer, fighter, long-time

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1. Michael Breen:

   As a veteran I can say I owe my life to our Afghan allies, it's not just interpreters. There are so many people who risked their lives -- children, families -- to keep us safe. And for 20 years American veterans looked our allies in the eyes and made those promises wearing the cloth of the nation.

2. Joel Ciniero:

   Even when we are out and he’s wearing his WWII veteran hat, and people say thank you for your service.

3. Caitlyn Jenner:

   And on the back, right where it says ‘Sprite’ I put ‘Dad’s Sprite' in honor of my father, who is a World War II veteran, landed on Omaha beach, buried at Arlington, he was a great American, a great patriot, and he would really appreciate that I had that car today.

4. Tim Bale:

   There was a real feeling among Veteran MPs that Veteran MPs no longer mattered, the decisions were being made by a small group of people in Downing Street and Veteran MPs were simply expected to shut up, fall in line and defend the government no matter what.

5. Jonathan Simons:

   We prioritized ourMillion Veteran Programto boost data collection, partnerships with industry and other federal agencies like the NIH and DOE, and we accelerated research projects using this unique data source. i do n’t think most American fully understand that The VA is a potential resource for cures.