<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war: a Vietnam veteran.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>(of soldiers) having had service or experience in warfare: veteran troops.</li><li>experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period: a veteran member of Congress.</li><li>of, relating to, or characteristic of veterans.</li></ul>