veteran soldier — veterano
a veteran teacher — un (-a) veterano (-a) dell'insegnamento
she's a veteran campaigner for ... — lotta da sempre per...
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
veteran — vet|er|an1 [ vet(ə)rən ] noun count * 1. ) someone who was in the military, especially during a war: a veteran of World War II Vietnam war veterans 2. ) someone who has a lot of experience doing a particular activity: jazz veteran Dave Brubeck… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Veteran — Vet er*an, a. [L. veteranus, from vetus, veteris, old; akin to Gr. ? year, Skr. vatsara. See {Wether}.] Long exercised in anything, especially in military life and the duties of a soldier; long practiced or experienced; as, a veteran officer or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Veteran — Vet er*an, n. [L. veteranus (sc. miles): cf. F. v[ e]t[ e]ran.] One who has been long exercised in any service or art, particularly in war; one who has had. [1913 Webster] Ensigns that pierced the foe s remotest lines, The hardy veteran with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
veteran — [vet′ər ən, ve′trən] adj. [L veteranus < vetus (gen. veteris), old < IE base * wet , year > WETHER, Gr etos, year] 1. experienced; practiced 2. designating or of a person who has served in the armed forces n. 1. a) an old, experienced… … English World dictionary
vet. — 1. veteran. 2. veterinarian. 3. veterinary. * * * vet1 «veht», noun, verb, vet|ted, vet|ting. Informal. –n. = veterinarian. (Cf. ↑ … Useful english dictionary
veteran — vet|e|ran [ˈvetərən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: veteranus, from veteranus old, of long experience , from vetus old ] 1.) someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war veteran of ▪ a veteran of the Second World War ▪ a Vietnam… … Dictionary of contemporary English
vet — vet1 [vet] n. short for VETERINARIAN vt. vetted, vetting Informal 1. to examine or treat as a veterinarian does 2. to examine, investigate, or evaluate in a thorough or expert way vi. Informal to work as a veterinarian ☆ vet2 [vet ] … English World dictionary
vet|er|an — «VEHT uhr uhn, VEHT ruhn», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a person who has been in one of the armed services for a long time and who has had much experience in war; old soldier, sailor, or airman. 2. a) a person who has served in the armed forces:… … Useful english dictionary
veteran — [adj] experienced, seasoned adept, battle scarred*, been around*, disciplined, exercised, expert, from way back*, hardened, inured, knows one’s stuff*, long serving, long time, not born yesterday*, of the old school*, old, old time, practical,… … New thesaurus
Vet — veteran; veterinarian, veterinary * * * vet vet n VETERINARIAN vet vt, vet·ted; vet·ting 1) to provide veterinary care for (an animal) or medical care for (a person) 2) to subject (a person or animal) to a physical examination or checkup … Medical dictionary
veteran — /vet euhr euhn, ve treuhn/, n. 1. a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions. 2. a person who has served in a military force, esp.… … Universalium
