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VETERAN Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word veteran. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word veteran. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VETERAN

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seasoned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aged or processed

adjective satellite

• rendered competent through trial and experience

old hand
nounn
noun

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

adept
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

experienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

pro
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

noun

• an athlete who plays for pay

• an argument in favor of a proposal

adverb

• in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.

proficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

skilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing or requiring special skill

trained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

ex-serviceman
nounn
noun

• a person who has served in the armed forces

old-timer
nounn
noun

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

• an elderly man

oldtimer
nounn
noun

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

• an elderly man

stager
nounn
noun

• someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

vet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

• a person who has served in the armed forces

verb

• work as a veterinarian

• examine carefully

• provide (a person) with medical care

• provide veterinary care for

warhorse
nounn
noun

• a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

• horse used in war

old stager
nounn
noun

• an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

veteran soldier
nounn
noun

• a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

Best Hypernyms For VETERAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for veteran, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
man serviceman expert
Phrases (2)
military manmilitary personnel

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