en veteran
veteran
Definition & meaning
A veteran is someone with long experience in a particular activity, profession, or field. It can also mean a person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war or an international mission.
The word can also describe something old and long-established, especially in compounds referring to vintage vehicles.
Grammar & Word origin
Veteran is a common-gender noun: en veteran, veteranen, veteraner, veteranerna. It comes from Latin veteranus, meaning “old” or “experienced.”
In compounds, veteran- can indicate age or vintage, as in veteranbil , “vintage car.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- erfaren person — an experienced person; broader than veteran and does not necessarily imply long service.
- krigsveteran — a war veteran; more specific than veteran.
- nybörjare — a beginner, the opposite of a veteran in terms of experience.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon gav ett veteranperspektiv under mötet.noun
She gave a veteran perspective during the meeting.
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