veteran

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field.

  - "John is a veteran teacher with over 30 years of experience."
  - "The veteran actor received a standing ovation for his performance."

• noun

  A person who served in the military.

  - "The veteran soldier shared stories of his time in combat."
  - "The parade honored the veterans for their service."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veteran
recluse , peruse , abuse , refuse , advice , applause , chorus , duress , embrace , impress , observe , perceive , receive , rehearse , resolve , transverse

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Homophones

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1. Veterinary (English) : Relating to the treatment of animals.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of veteran that leads to same result
veteran , veterans

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Forms

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veteraned, veteranizing, veterans, veteranly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'veteran', meaning 'experienced, skilled'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'veteran' comes from the Latin word 'vetus', meaning 'old'.

2. In ancient Rome, veterans were given land grants as a reward for their service.

3. The first Veterans Day was observed in the United States on November 11, 1919.

4. There are over 21 million veterans living in the United States today.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military service: A person's service in the armed forces.

2. Veterans organizations: Groups that provide support and resources to veterans.

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Culture

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Veterans are often celebrated for their service and sacrifices, and are recognized for their contributions to society. In many countries, Veterans Day is observed as a national holiday to honor veterans. Veterans have been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and their experiences have been a source of inspiration and education.

How to Memorize "veteran"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in uniform, standing tall and proud, with years of experience and knowledge etched on their face.
   - Visualize a person with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a soldier in uniform, or with the idea of long service and experience.
   - Think of a person who has dedicated their life to a particular occupation or field.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veterans are very experienced in their art.' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a veteran as someone who has 'veteran'd' many challenges and experiences.

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