1.Definition: a person who has served in the armed forces

Related Noun(s):vet

Category: People

2.Definition: a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

"The veterans laughed at the new recruits"

Related Noun(s):veteran soldier

Category: People

3.Definition: an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

Related Noun(s):old hand, old stager, oldtimer, stager, warhorse

Category: People