| Noun | 1. | veteran - a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits" | |
| 2. | veteran - a person who has served in the armed forces | |
| 3. | veteran - an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long serviceexpert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully | |
| Adj. | 1. | veteran - rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"experienced - having become knowledgeable or skillful from observation or participation | |