| veteran | (adjective) rendered competent through trial and experience | Synonyms: seasoned |
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| (noun) an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | Synonyms: old-timer, old hand, old stager, oldtimer, stager, warhorse |
| (noun) a person who has served in the armed forces | Synonyms: ex-serviceman, vet |
| (noun) a serviceman who has seen considerable active service | Synonyms: veteran soldier |
| veterancy | (noun) a state or condition of being a veteran | - |
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| veterinarian | (noun) a doctor who practices veterinary medicine | Synonyms: vet, veterinary, veterinary surgeon |
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| veterinary | (adjective) of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine | - |
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| (noun) a doctor who practices veterinary medicine | Synonyms: vet, veterinarian, veterinary surgeon |