Definition of Veteran

Noun: veteran ve-tu-run

A serviceman who has seen considerable active service
"the veterans laughed at the new recruits";
- veteran soldier
A person who has served in the armed forces
- vet, ex-serviceman
An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
- old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager

Adjective: veteran ve-tu-run

Rendered competent through trial and experience
"veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer";
- seasoned