veterans

Meanings

• noun

  Person who has served in the military; a former soldier.

  - "The veterans of World War II are honored every year on Veterans Day."
  - "Many veterans face challenges adjusting to civilian life after leaving the military."

• noun

  A person who has experience or knowledge in a particular area.

  - "A veteran journalist covered the political event."
  - "The veterans in the industry shared their expertise with the new hires."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veterans
remedies , medicines , apples , belles , cells

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Variants

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veteran , veterans , Veterans Day , Veterans Days , veterans' preference , veterans' preferences

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'vetus,' meaning 'old'. Originally referred to soldiers who had served for a long time and were released from military service.

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Trivia

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1. There are more than 18 million veterans in the United States.

2. The first Veterans Day was observed on November 11, 1919, to honor World War I veterans.

3. The highest military rank a veteran can achieve is that of a five-star general or admiral.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military service: The act of serving in the armed forces, often including basic training, deployment, and completion of a term of service.

2. Veterans' organizations: Groups that provide support and resources to veterans, such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

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Culture

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Veterans have played significant roles in various aspects of culture, including literature, art, and music. For example, Ernest Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' explores the experiences of a Spanish Civil War veteran. In art, works such as 'The Veterans' by Augustus Saint-Gaudens honor the sacrifices of soldiers.

How to Memorize "veterans"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers in uniform, standing at attention, saluting. This image can help you remember the definition of a veteran as a former soldier.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veteran' with the concept of 'experience.' This can help you remember that a veteran is someone with extensive knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Veterans: Volunteers Everywhere, Taking Education, Risks, and Service.' This can help you remember the two definitions of the word.

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