Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun veteran

3 senses of veteran

Sense 1
veteran, veteran soldier -- (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits")
       => serviceman, military man, man, military personnel -- (someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty")

Sense 2
veteran, vet, ex-serviceman -- (a person who has served in the armed forces)
       => serviceman, military man, man, military personnel -- (someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty")

Sense 3
veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager -- (an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service)
       => expert -- (a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully)

Antonyms of adj veteran

1 sense of veteran

Sense 1
seasoned, veteran (prenominal) -- (rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer")

INDIRECT (VIA experienced) -> inexperienced, inexperient -- (lacking practical experience or training)

Similarity of adj veteran

1 sense of veteran

Sense 1
seasoned, veteran (prenominal) -- (rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer")
       => experienced (vs. inexperienced), experient -- (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)