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veteran

adjective
  1. rendered competent through trial and experience
    “I am a veteran footballer.”
noun
  1. an experienced person who has been through many battles
    “I am a veteran when it comes to exams.”
  2. a person who has served in the armed forces
    “There are many veterans in my family.”
  3. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
    “The veterans laughed at the new recruits.”