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Displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
“Even as the song was being sung, the veteran music director sat as if in a transport, reliving the creation of this song.”
From or reminiscent of an earlier time or era
Of, or concerned with, the actual doing or use of something, rather than with theory and ideas
A person who has had long experience in a particular field
“With more than 50 years of stage experience, Rudi Biber can truly call himself a veteran of blues music.”
A person who has served in the armed forces who has seen long service
“My father was a veteran who served in the Canadian Forces in the 1980s.”
An experienced sailor
“The Ship's Captain In command of the Titanic was Captain E.J. Smith, a veteran of the seas, and admiral of the White Star Line fleet.”
A person who serves in an army
Veteran
An elderly person, especially one with a long-standing presence or experience
A significantly old or elderly person
Someone who has been involved in a particular place or activity for an extended period
After training, no longer in full active duty
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