Synonyms for
Veteran
Definition
A person who has served in the military.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- war veteran
- army veteran
- former veteran
- veteran affairs
- veteran status
- veteran journalist
- veteran actor
Word family
Usage note
While 'veteran' can refer to anyone with extensive experience in a field, it is most commonly associated with former members of the armed forces. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- My dad is a proud veteran who served in the Navy.
- The parade was held to honor the brave veterans who served our country.
- Veterans Day is a holiday to honor all those who have served in the military.
- The veteran showed the new recruits how to properly salute.
- Many veterans suffer from PTSD after serving in combat.
Quotes
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. - Douglas MacArthur
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation. - George Washington