MeanOF

veteran

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: experienced, seasoned

Synonyms: 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 practiced pro proficient skilled sophisticated steady trained up to speed versed vet weathered wise wise to ways worldly
- noun (n)

Meaning: person with much experience particularly in war

Synonyms: expert gi old guard old hand old pro old salt old soldier oldtimer pro shellback sourdough trouper vet warhorse
Antonyms: rookie

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