veteran

• Describe a una persona con mucha experiencia en un campo determinado, especialmente en el servicio militar.

Describes a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially military service.

1. ExperiencedB2formal

   Having long experience in a particular field or activity.

   experimentado

   • She is a veteran teacher with over 30 years of experience.
   • The veteran journalist reported from war zones for decades.
   • He is a veteran member of the board of directors.

   Sinónimosadeptexperiencedexperthardenedoldpracticedproficientseasoned

   Antónimosamateurbeginnernovicerookie

2. Military serviceB1formal

   Having served in the armed forces, especially during a war.

   Veterano de guerra

   • The veteran soldier received a medal for bravery.
   • Veteran troops were deployed to the conflict zone.
   • He is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

   Sinónimosexperiencedpracticedseasoned

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona con gran experiencia en un campo determinado, especialmente a quien ha servido en el ejército.

A noun referring to a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially someone who has served in the military.

1. Experienced military personB1formal

   A person who has served in the armed forces, especially one who has seen active combat.

   Veterano de guerra

   • The veteran shared his war stories with the students.
   • Many veterans receive benefits for their service.
   • He is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

   Sinónimosex-servicemanvetwarhorse

2. Experienced person in a fieldB1formal

   A person who has had long experience in a particular job, activity, or profession.

   Persona experimentada

   • She is a veteran journalist with over 30 years of experience.
   • The company hired a veteran software engineer to lead the team.
   • He is a veteran of the music industry, having worked with many famous artists.

   Sinónimosexpertmasterold handold-timerpast masterprostagerwarhorse

   Antónimosbeginnerneophytenovice