veteran - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for veteran , a list of similar words for veteran from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

Synonyms

• old hand
• old stager
• old-timer
• oldtimer
• stager
• veteran
• warhorse

More generic

• expert

Noun

a person who has served in the armed forces

Synonyms

• ex-serviceman
• vet
• veteran

More generic

• man
• military man
• military personnel
• serviceman

More specific

• Legionnaire

Related

• American Legion
• VFW
• Veterans of Foreign Wars

Noun

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

Synonyms

• veteran
• veteran soldier

More generic

• man
• military man
• military personnel
• serviceman

Adjective

rendered competent through trial and experience

Synonyms

• seasoned
• veteran

Related

• experienced
• experient

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