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What Does Veteran Mean?

Adjective

  • Having a lot of experience in something.
  • Related to someone who used to be in the military.

Noun

  • A person who has done something for a long time and knows a lot about it.
  • A person who has served in the military, like a soldier.

Veteran — Full Explanation

A veteran is someone who has served in the military, like the army or navy. They help protect our country.

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Veteran Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पूर्व सैनिक (Purv Sainik)

purv sainik

योद्धा (Yoddha)

yoddha

सैनिक (Sainik)

sainik

kannada
ಅನುಭವಿಯ (Anubhaviya)

Anubhaviya

ಅನುಭವಿಯು (Anubhaviya)

Anubhaviya

ಹಿರಿಯ (Hiriya)

Hiriya

bengali
প্রবীণ (Probhin)

Probhin

বীর (Bir)

Bir

সেনা (Sena)

Sena

Frequently Asked Questions About Veteran

What does 'veteran' mean?
A veteran is someone who has served in the military, like the army or navy. They have experience and have done important work for their country.
How do you pronounce 'veteran'?
You say 'veteran' like this: 'vet-er-an'. The first part sounds like 'vet', and then you say 'er' and 'an'.
What is the origin of the word 'veteran'?
The word 'veteran' comes from Latin. It originally meant 'old' or 'experienced', and it was used to describe soldiers who had served for a long time.
What is the meaning of 'veteran' in Hindi?
The word 'veteran' in Hindi is 'पूर्व सैनिक' (Pūrva sainik).