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Veteran (Noun)

A person who has served in the armed forces.

Nouns denoting people.

The veteran walked proudly through the streets on Remembrance Day, his medals gleaming in the sunlight.
After serving in the war for three years, the young soldier returned home as a decorated veteran.
The charity focused on providing support and care to homeless veterans struggling to reintegrate into society.
The veteran politician had also served in the military before entering public life.
As a veteran of multiple combat tours, the soldier was well-equipped to lead his team through the challenging terrain.

A serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits".

Nouns denoting people.

The retired army veteran walked slowly with the aid of his cane, a testament to the many battles he had endured.
Many veterans returned home to find that the public's perception of the war had changed significantly since their departure.
After decades of serving in the military, the decorated veteran decided it was time to write his memoirs.
At the reunion, the group of veterans swapped stories and shared laughs as they reminisced about their time in the service.
The experienced veteran instructor took the young recruits under his wing and taught them the ways of combat.

An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.