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veteran

IPA pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərən/

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Russian meaning

ветеран

English definition

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

Example

The veteran soldier shared his war stories with the young recruits.

Collocations

war veteran
veteran player
veteran journalist

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